San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Chicago Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
68
Chicago
Chicago is 37 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
55
Chicago
Chicago is 55 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
85
Chicago
Chicago is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
80
Chicago
Chicago is 25 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
90
Chicago
Chicago is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
95
Chicago
Chicago is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Chicago to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $32,381 | $17,619 less |
| $75,000 | $48,571 | $26,429 less |
| $100,000 | $64,762 | $35,238 less |
| $125,000 | $80,952 | $44,048 less |
| $150,000 | $97,143 | $52,857 less |
| $200,000 | $129,524 | $70,476 less |
San Francisco vs Chicago: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 37%. Chicago is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Chicago has 55.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Chicago: $4,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 0, while Chicago wins 6.
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