Bristol Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
76
Bristol
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Rent
62
Bristol
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Groceries
97
Bristol
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Bristol
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Bristol
vs
90
Chicago
Bristol is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Bristol
vs
95
Chicago
Bristol is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Bristol salary
| Salary in Bristol | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $44,737 | $5,263 less |
| $75,000 | $67,105 | $7,895 less |
| $100,000 | $89,474 | $10,526 less |
| $125,000 | $111,842 | $13,158 less |
| $150,000 | $134,211 | $15,789 less |
| $200,000 | $178,947 | $21,053 less |
Bristol vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 8%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Bristol has a rent index of 62, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Bristol: $2,700/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Bristol wins 2, while Chicago wins 4.
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