Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Toronto Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
88
Toronto
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
105
Toronto
Chicago is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
85
Toronto
Same cost
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
80
Toronto
Same cost
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
82
Toronto
Toronto is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
88
Toronto
Toronto is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Toronto to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Toronto | 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 Toronto: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Toronto has 105.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Toronto: $2,655/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 2, while Toronto wins 2.
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