London Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
London
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 32 pts cheaper
Rent
100
London
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
London
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
London
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
100
London
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
London
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a London salary
| Salary in London | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $34,000 | $16,000 less |
| $75,000 | $51,000 | $24,000 less |
| $100,000 | $68,000 | $32,000 less |
| $125,000 | $85,000 | $40,000 less |
| $150,000 | $102,000 | $48,000 less |
| $200,000 | $136,000 | $64,000 less |
London vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 32%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: London has a rent index of 100, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: London: $3,800/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, London wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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