Munich Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
95
Munich
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
92
Munich
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 37 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Munich
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Munich
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
95
Munich
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Munich
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Munich salary
| Salary in Munich | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $35,789 | $14,211 less |
| $75,000 | $53,684 | $21,316 less |
| $100,000 | $71,579 | $28,421 less |
| $125,000 | $89,474 | $35,526 less |
| $150,000 | $107,368 | $42,632 less |
| $200,000 | $143,158 | $56,842 less |
Munich vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Munich has a rent index of 92, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Munich: $3,096/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Munich wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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