Zurich Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
145
Zurich
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 77 pts cheaper
Rent
165
Zurich
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 110 pts cheaper
Groceries
135
Zurich
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 50 pts cheaper
Restaurants
150
Zurich
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 70 pts cheaper
Transport
130
Zurich
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 40 pts cheaper
Utilities
120
Zurich
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 25 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a Zurich salary
| Salary in Zurich | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $23,448 | $26,552 less |
| $75,000 | $35,172 | $39,828 less |
| $100,000 | $46,897 | $53,103 less |
| $125,000 | $58,621 | $66,379 less |
| $150,000 | $70,345 | $79,655 less |
| $200,000 | $93,793 | $106,207 less |
Zurich vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 77%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Zurich has a rent index of 165, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: Zurich: $6,230/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Zurich wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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