Chicago Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Austin Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
65
Austin
Austin is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
60
Austin
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
88
Austin
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
85
Austin
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
100
Austin
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
105
Austin
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Austin to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $47,794 | $2,206 less |
| $75,000 | $71,691 | $3,309 less |
| $100,000 | $95,588 | $4,412 less |
| $125,000 | $119,485 | $5,515 less |
| $150,000 | $143,382 | $6,618 less |
| $200,000 | $191,176 | $8,824 less |
Chicago vs Austin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Austin has 60.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Austin: $4,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 5, while Austin wins 1.
Compare more cities or calculate your US take-home pay.