Frankfurt Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Frankfurt
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
82
Frankfurt
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 27 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Frankfurt
vs
85
Chicago
Same cost
Restaurants
82
Frankfurt
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
92
Frankfurt
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
102
Frankfurt
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Frankfurt salary
| Salary in Frankfurt | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,636 | $11,364 less |
| $75,000 | $57,955 | $17,045 less |
| $100,000 | $77,273 | $22,727 less |
| $125,000 | $96,591 | $28,409 less |
| $150,000 | $115,909 | $34,091 less |
| $200,000 | $154,545 | $45,455 less |
Frankfurt vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Frankfurt has a rent index of 82, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Frankfurt: $3,268/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Frankfurt wins 0, while Chicago wins 5.
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