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VS Chicago
United States
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Boston
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 | Chicago | Boston | Best |
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| Rent | 1,950 USD | 2,700 USD | Chicago |
| Food | 580 USD | 650 USD | Chicago |
| Utilities | 130 USD | 160 USD | Chicago |
| Transport | 75 USD | 100 USD | Chicago |
| Healthcare | 150 USD | 190 USD | Chicago |
| Internet | 55 USD | 60 USD | Chicago |
| Entertainment | 384 USD | 480 USD | Chicago |
| Other | 300 USD | 396 USD | Chicago |
| Total (monthly) | 3,624 USD | 4,736 USD | Chicago |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Chicago | Boston | Best |
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| Cost of living | 20 | 10 | Chicago |
| Safety | 55 | 65 | Boston |
| Quality of life | 84 | 88 | Boston |
| Internet | 90 | 92 | Boston |
| Healthcare | 84 | 90 | Boston |
| Transport | 90 | 88 | Chicago |
| Nightlife | 92 | 88 | Chicago |
| Climate | 45 | 52 | Boston |
| English | 84 | 84 | Chicago |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Chicago |