Newcastle Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
65
Newcastle
vs
68
Chicago
Newcastle is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
40
Newcastle
vs
55
Chicago
Newcastle is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
91
Newcastle
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 6 pts cheaper
Restaurants
72
Newcastle
vs
80
Chicago
Newcastle is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
78
Newcastle
vs
90
Chicago
Newcastle is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Newcastle
vs
95
Chicago
Newcastle is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Newcastle salary
| Salary in Newcastle | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,308 | $2,308 more |
| $75,000 | $78,462 | $3,462 more |
| $100,000 | $104,615 | $4,615 more |
| $125,000 | $130,769 | $5,769 more |
| $150,000 | $156,923 | $6,923 more |
| $200,000 | $209,231 | $9,231 more |
Newcastle vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Newcastle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Newcastle has a rent index of 40, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Newcastle: $2,250/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Newcastle wins 5, while Chicago wins 1.
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