Paris Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
Paris
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 37 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Paris
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Paris
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
98
Paris
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 18 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Paris
vs
90
Chicago
Paris is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Paris
vs
95
Chicago
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Paris salary
| Salary in Paris | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $32,381 | $17,619 less |
| $75,000 | $48,571 | $26,429 less |
| $100,000 | $64,762 | $35,238 less |
| $125,000 | $80,952 | $44,048 less |
| $150,000 | $97,143 | $52,857 less |
| $200,000 | $129,524 | $70,476 less |
Paris vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 37%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Paris has a rent index of 115, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Paris: $2,666/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Paris wins 1, while Chicago wins 4.
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