Geneva Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
148
Geneva
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 80 pts cheaper
Rent
170
Geneva
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 115 pts cheaper
Groceries
138
Geneva
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 53 pts cheaper
Restaurants
155
Geneva
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 75 pts cheaper
Transport
135
Geneva
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 45 pts cheaper
Utilities
122
Geneva
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 27 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Geneva salary
| Salary in Geneva | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $22,973 | $27,027 less |
| $75,000 | $34,459 | $40,541 less |
| $100,000 | $45,946 | $54,054 less |
| $125,000 | $57,432 | $67,568 less |
| $150,000 | $68,919 | $81,081 less |
| $200,000 | $91,892 | $108,108 less |
Geneva vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 80%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Geneva has a rent index of 170, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Geneva: $6,408/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Geneva wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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