Stockholm Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
108
Stockholm
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Stockholm
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Stockholm
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
102
Stockholm
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 22 pts cheaper
Transport
98
Stockholm
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Stockholm
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Stockholm salary
| Salary in Stockholm | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $31,481 | $18,519 less |
| $75,000 | $47,222 | $27,778 less |
| $100,000 | $62,963 | $37,037 less |
| $125,000 | $78,704 | $46,296 less |
| $150,000 | $94,444 | $55,556 less |
| $200,000 | $125,926 | $74,074 less |
Stockholm vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 40%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Stockholm has a rent index of 115, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Stockholm: $2,850/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Stockholm wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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