Manchester Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
72
Manchester
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 4 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Manchester
vs
55
Chicago
Same cost
Groceries
95
Manchester
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Manchester
vs
80
Chicago
Same cost
Transport
85
Manchester
vs
90
Chicago
Manchester is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Manchester
vs
95
Chicago
Manchester is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Manchester salary
| Salary in Manchester | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $47,222 | $2,778 less |
| $75,000 | $70,833 | $4,167 less |
| $100,000 | $94,444 | $5,556 less |
| $125,000 | $118,056 | $6,944 less |
| $150,000 | $141,667 | $8,333 less |
| $200,000 | $188,889 | $11,111 less |
Manchester vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Manchester has a rent index of 55, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Manchester: $2,600/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Manchester wins 2, while Chicago wins 2.
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