Dublin Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
98
Dublin
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Dublin
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Dublin
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Dublin
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Dublin
vs
90
Chicago
Dublin is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Dublin
vs
95
Chicago
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Dublin salary
| Salary in Dublin | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $34,694 | $15,306 less |
| $75,000 | $52,041 | $22,959 less |
| $100,000 | $69,388 | $30,612 less |
| $125,000 | $86,735 | $38,265 less |
| $150,000 | $104,082 | $45,918 less |
| $200,000 | $138,776 | $61,224 less |
Dublin vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Dublin has a rent index of 115, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Dublin: $3,268/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Dublin wins 1, while Chicago wins 4.
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