Chicago vs Austin

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

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Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

Austin

United States

115cost index

Austin is 15% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

2.7%

Austin is 2.7% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

0.97x

$1,000 in Austin = $974 in Chicago

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