Montreal Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
72
Montreal
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 4 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Montreal
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
82
Montreal
vs
85
Chicago
Montreal is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
72
Montreal
vs
80
Chicago
Montreal is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
78
Montreal
vs
90
Chicago
Montreal is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
75
Montreal
vs
95
Chicago
Montreal is 20 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Montreal salary
| Salary in Montreal | 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 |
Montreal vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Montreal has a rent index of 65, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Montreal: $2,242/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Montreal wins 4, while Chicago wins 2.
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