Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Dublin Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
98
Dublin
Chicago is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
115
Dublin
Chicago is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
92
Dublin
Chicago is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
95
Dublin
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
88
Dublin
Dublin is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
95
Dublin
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dublin to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Dublin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $72,059 | $22,059 more |
| $75,000 | $108,088 | $33,088 more |
| $100,000 | $144,118 | $44,118 more |
| $125,000 | $180,147 | $55,147 more |
| $150,000 | $216,176 | $66,176 more |
| $200,000 | $288,235 | $88,235 more |
Chicago vs Dublin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Dublin has 115.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Dublin: $3,268/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 4, while Dublin wins 1.
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