Leeds Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
69
Leeds
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 1 pts cheaper
Rent
48
Leeds
vs
55
Chicago
Leeds is 7 pts cheaper
Groceries
93
Leeds
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
76
Leeds
vs
80
Chicago
Leeds is 4 pts cheaper
Transport
82
Leeds
vs
90
Chicago
Leeds is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Leeds
vs
95
Chicago
Leeds is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Leeds salary
| Salary in Leeds | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $49,275 | $725 less |
| $75,000 | $73,913 | $1,087 less |
| $100,000 | $98,551 | $1,449 less |
| $125,000 | $123,188 | $1,812 less |
| $150,000 | $147,826 | $2,174 less |
| $200,000 | $197,101 | $2,899 less |
Leeds vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 1%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Leeds has a rent index of 48, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Leeds: $2,450/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Leeds wins 4, while Chicago wins 2.
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