Copenhagen Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
112
Copenhagen
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 44 pts cheaper
Rent
120
Copenhagen
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 65 pts cheaper
Groceries
98
Copenhagen
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 13 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
Copenhagen
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 25 pts cheaper
Transport
95
Copenhagen
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
108
Copenhagen
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Copenhagen salary
| Salary in Copenhagen | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $30,357 | $19,643 less |
| $75,000 | $45,536 | $29,464 less |
| $100,000 | $60,714 | $39,286 less |
| $125,000 | $75,893 | $49,107 less |
| $150,000 | $91,071 | $58,929 less |
| $200,000 | $121,429 | $78,571 less |
Copenhagen vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 44%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Copenhagen has a rent index of 120, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Copenhagen: $2,940/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Copenhagen wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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