Edinburgh Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Edinburgh
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Edinburgh
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
96
Edinburgh
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 11 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Edinburgh
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Edinburgh
vs
90
Chicago
Edinburgh is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Edinburgh
vs
95
Chicago
Edinburgh is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Edinburgh salary
| Salary in Edinburgh | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $43,590 | $6,410 less |
| $75,000 | $65,385 | $9,615 less |
| $100,000 | $87,179 | $12,821 less |
| $125,000 | $108,974 | $16,026 less |
| $150,000 | $130,769 | $19,231 less |
| $200,000 | $174,359 | $25,641 less |
Edinburgh vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Edinburgh has a rent index of 65, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Edinburgh: $2,800/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Edinburgh wins 2, while Chicago wins 4.
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