Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
London Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 32 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 15 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
100
London
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in London to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in London | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $73,529 | $23,529 more |
| $75,000 | $110,294 | $35,294 more |
| $100,000 | $147,059 | $47,059 more |
| $125,000 | $183,824 | $58,824 more |
| $150,000 | $220,588 | $70,588 more |
| $200,000 | $294,118 | $94,118 more |
Chicago vs London: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 32%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while London has 100.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs London: $3,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 6, while London wins 0.
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