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Phoenix

United States
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Chicago

United States

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

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Phoenix (~3,247 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Phoenix 🌟 Best QoL: Chicago 💡 Best value: Phoenix
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category PhoenixChicago Best
Rent 1,600 USD 1,950 USD Phoenix
Food 560 USD 580 USD Phoenix
Utilities 140 USD 130 USD Chicago
Transport 75 USD 75 USD Phoenix
Healthcare 145 USD 150 USD Phoenix
Internet 55 USD 55 USD Phoenix
Entertainment 384 USD 384 USD Phoenix
Other 288 USD 300 USD Phoenix
Total (monthly) 3,247 USD 3,624 USD Phoenix
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score PhoenixChicago Best
Cost of living 26 20 Phoenix
Safety 58 55 Phoenix
Quality of life 80 84 Chicago
Internet 86 90 Chicago
Healthcare 80 84 Chicago
Transport 62 90 Chicago
Nightlife 84 92 Chicago
Climate 82 45 Phoenix
English 84 84 Phoenix
Visa ease 30 30 Phoenix

Phoenix

Safety
58
Quality of life
80
Internet
86
Healthcare
80
Transport
62
Nightlife
84

Chicago

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