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Chicago

United States
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Nashville

United States

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Chicago (~3,624 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Nashville 🌟 Best QoL: Chicago 💡 Best value: Chicago
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category ChicagoNashville Best
Rent 1,950 USD 1,900 USD Nashville
Food 580 USD 580 USD Chicago
Utilities 130 USD 135 USD Chicago
Transport 75 USD 70 USD Nashville
Healthcare 150 USD 150 USD Chicago
Internet 55 USD 55 USD Chicago
Entertainment 384 USD 432 USD Chicago
Other 300 USD 312 USD Chicago
Total (monthly) 3,624 USD 3,634 USD Chicago
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score ChicagoNashville Best
Cost of living 20 22 Nashville
Safety 55 58 Nashville
Quality of life 84 82 Chicago
Internet 90 88 Chicago
Healthcare 84 82 Chicago
Transport 90 66 Chicago
Nightlife 92 94 Nashville
Climate 45 66 Nashville
English 84 84 Chicago
Visa ease 30 30 Chicago

Chicago

Safety
55
Quality of life
84
Internet
90
Healthcare
84
Transport
90
Nightlife
92

Nashville

Safety
58
Quality of life
82
Internet
88
Healthcare
82
Transport
66
Nightlife
94