Chicago Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Miami Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
72
Miami
Chicago is 4 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
75
Miami
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
92
Miami
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
88
Miami
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
105
Miami
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
95
Miami
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Miami to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,941 | $2,941 more |
| $75,000 | $79,412 | $4,412 more |
| $100,000 | $105,882 | $5,882 more |
| $125,000 | $132,353 | $7,353 more |
| $150,000 | $158,824 | $8,824 more |
| $200,000 | $211,765 | $11,765 more |
Chicago vs Miami: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Miami has 75.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Miami: $3,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 5, while Miami wins 0.
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