Vienna Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Chicago Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Vienna
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
72
Vienna
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 17 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Vienna
vs
85
Chicago
Same cost
Restaurants
78
Vienna
vs
80
Chicago
Vienna is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Vienna
vs
90
Chicago
Vienna is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Vienna
vs
95
Chicago
Vienna is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Vienna salary
| Salary in Vienna | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,463 | $8,537 less |
| $75,000 | $62,195 | $12,805 less |
| $100,000 | $82,927 | $17,073 less |
| $125,000 | $103,659 | $21,341 less |
| $150,000 | $124,390 | $25,610 less |
| $200,000 | $165,854 | $34,146 less |
Vienna vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Vienna has a rent index of 72, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Vienna: $2,752/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Vienna wins 3, while Chicago wins 2.
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