Valencia Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
58
Valencia
vs
68
Chicago
Valencia is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
42
Valencia
vs
55
Chicago
Valencia is 13 pts cheaper
Groceries
68
Valencia
vs
85
Chicago
Valencia is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
58
Valencia
vs
80
Chicago
Valencia is 22 pts cheaper
Transport
70
Valencia
vs
90
Chicago
Valencia is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
78
Valencia
vs
95
Chicago
Valencia is 17 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Valencia salary
| Salary in Valencia | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $58,621 | $8,621 more |
| $75,000 | $87,931 | $12,931 more |
| $100,000 | $117,241 | $17,241 more |
| $125,000 | $146,552 | $21,552 more |
| $150,000 | $175,862 | $25,862 more |
| $200,000 | $234,483 | $34,483 more |
Valencia vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Valencia is the more affordable option.
Rent: Valencia has a rent index of 42, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Valencia: $1,634/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Valencia wins 6, while Chicago wins 0.
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