Chicago Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
88
Boston
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
90
Boston
Chicago is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
92
Boston
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
95
Boston
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
85
Boston
Boston is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
110
Boston
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Boston to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $64,706 | $14,706 more |
| $75,000 | $97,059 | $22,059 more |
| $100,000 | $129,412 | $29,412 more |
| $125,000 | $161,765 | $36,765 more |
| $150,000 | $194,118 | $44,118 more |
| $200,000 | $258,824 | $58,824 more |
Chicago vs Boston: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Boston has 90.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Boston: $5,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 5, while Boston wins 1.
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