Madrid Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Madrid
vs
68
Chicago
Same cost
Rent
58
Madrid
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Groceries
72
Madrid
vs
85
Chicago
Madrid is 13 pts cheaper
Restaurants
65
Madrid
vs
80
Chicago
Madrid is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
75
Madrid
vs
90
Chicago
Madrid is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
82
Madrid
vs
95
Chicago
Madrid is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Madrid salary
| Salary in Madrid | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $50,000 | $0 more |
| $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 more |
| $100,000 | $100,000 | $0 more |
| $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 more |
| $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 more |
| $200,000 | $200,000 | $0 more |
Madrid vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 0%.
Rent: Madrid has a rent index of 58, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Madrid: $1,978/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Madrid wins 4, while Chicago wins 1.
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