Cambridge Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Cambridge
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
75
Cambridge
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
98
Cambridge
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 13 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Cambridge
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Cambridge
vs
90
Chicago
Same cost
Utilities
92
Cambridge
vs
95
Chicago
Cambridge is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Cambridge salary
| Salary in Cambridge | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,463 | $8,537 less |
| $75,000 | $62,195 | $12,805 less |
| $100,000 | $82,927 | $17,073 less |
| $125,000 | $103,659 | $21,341 less |
| $150,000 | $124,390 | $25,610 less |
| $200,000 | $165,854 | $34,146 less |
Cambridge vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Cambridge has a rent index of 75, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Cambridge: $3,100/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Cambridge wins 1, while Chicago wins 4.
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