Chicago Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Seattle Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
68
Chicago
vs
82
Seattle
Chicago is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Chicago
vs
78
Seattle
Chicago is 23 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Chicago
vs
95
Seattle
Chicago is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Chicago
vs
92
Seattle
Chicago is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Chicago
vs
88
Seattle
Seattle is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Chicago
vs
85
Seattle
Seattle is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Seattle to match a Chicago salary
| Salary in Chicago | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $60,294 | $10,294 more |
| $75,000 | $90,441 | $15,441 more |
| $100,000 | $120,588 | $20,588 more |
| $125,000 | $150,735 | $25,735 more |
| $150,000 | $180,882 | $30,882 more |
| $200,000 | $241,176 | $41,176 more |
Chicago vs Seattle: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: Chicago has a rent index of 55, while Seattle has 78.
Average Salaries: Chicago: $4,200/month vs Seattle: $5,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Chicago wins 4, while Seattle wins 2.
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