Vancouver Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Vancouver
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 24 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Vancouver
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Vancouver
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Vancouver
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Vancouver
vs
90
Chicago
Vancouver is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
78
Vancouver
vs
95
Chicago
Vancouver is 17 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Vancouver salary
| Salary in Vancouver | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $36,957 | $13,043 less |
| $75,000 | $55,435 | $19,565 less |
| $100,000 | $73,913 | $26,087 less |
| $125,000 | $92,391 | $32,609 less |
| $150,000 | $110,870 | $39,130 less |
| $200,000 | $147,826 | $52,174 less |
Vancouver vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 24%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Vancouver has a rent index of 115, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Vancouver: $2,478/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Vancouver wins 2, while Chicago wins 4.
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