Toronto Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Toronto
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
105
Toronto
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Toronto
vs
85
Chicago
Same cost
Restaurants
80
Toronto
vs
80
Chicago
Same cost
Transport
82
Toronto
vs
90
Chicago
Toronto is 8 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Toronto
vs
95
Chicago
Toronto is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Toronto salary
| Salary in Toronto | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,636 | $11,364 less |
| $75,000 | $57,955 | $17,045 less |
| $100,000 | $77,273 | $22,727 less |
| $125,000 | $96,591 | $28,409 less |
| $150,000 | $115,909 | $34,091 less |
| $200,000 | $154,545 | $45,455 less |
Toronto vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Toronto has a rent index of 105, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Toronto: $2,655/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Toronto wins 2, while Chicago wins 2.
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