Melbourne Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Melbourne
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 24 pts cheaper
Rent
95
Melbourne
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Melbourne
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Melbourne
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Melbourne
vs
90
Chicago
Melbourne is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Melbourne
vs
95
Chicago
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Melbourne salary
| Salary in Melbourne | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $36,957 | $13,043 less |
| $75,000 | $55,435 | $19,565 less |
| $100,000 | $73,913 | $26,087 less |
| $125,000 | $92,391 | $32,609 less |
| $150,000 | $110,870 | $39,130 less |
| $200,000 | $147,826 | $52,174 less |
Melbourne vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 24%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Melbourne has a rent index of 95, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Melbourne: $3,120/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Melbourne wins 1, while Chicago wins 4.
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