Chicago Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Sydney Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
102
Sydney
Chicago is 34 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
120
Sydney
Chicago is 65 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
95
Sydney
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
92
Sydney
Chicago is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
90
Sydney
Same cost
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
98
Sydney
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Sydney to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $75,000 | $25,000 more |
| $75,000 | $112,500 | $37,500 more |
| $100,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 more |
| $125,000 | $187,500 | $62,500 more |
| $150,000 | $225,000 | $75,000 more |
| $200,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 more |
Chicago vs Sydney: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 34%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Sydney has 120.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Sydney: $3,380/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 5, while Sydney wins 0.
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