Chicago Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Dallas Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 13 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
85
Dallas
Same cost
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
82
Dallas
Chicago is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
105
Dallas
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
98
Dallas
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,441 | $9,559 less |
| $75,000 | $60,662 | $14,338 less |
| $100,000 | $80,882 | $19,118 less |
| $125,000 | $101,103 | $23,897 less |
| $150,000 | $121,324 | $28,676 less |
| $200,000 | $161,765 | $38,235 less |
Chicago vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 13%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 3, while Dallas wins 2.
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