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VS Boston
United States
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Chicago
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Boston | Chicago | Best |
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| Rent | 2,700 USD | 1,950 USD | Chicago |
| Food | 650 USD | 580 USD | Chicago |
| Utilities | 160 USD | 130 USD | Chicago |
| Transport | 100 USD | 75 USD | Chicago |
| Healthcare | 190 USD | 150 USD | Chicago |
| Internet | 60 USD | 55 USD | Chicago |
| Entertainment | 480 USD | 384 USD | Chicago |
| Other | 396 USD | 300 USD | Chicago |
| Total (monthly) | 4,736 USD | 3,624 USD | Chicago |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Boston | Chicago | Best |
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| Cost of living | 10 | 20 | Chicago |
| Safety | 65 | 55 | Boston |
| Quality of life | 88 | 84 | Boston |
| Internet | 92 | 90 | Boston |
| Healthcare | 90 | 84 | Boston |
| Transport | 88 | 90 | Chicago |
| Nightlife | 88 | 92 | Chicago |
| Climate | 52 | 45 | Boston |
| English | 84 | 84 | Boston |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Boston |