Cost of living compared
On a $80,000 salary, Chicago leaves you about $219 more a month than Columbus after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $15K more saved.
| Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $5,116 | $5,072 |
| Federal income tax | $731 | $731 |
| State and local income tax | $309 | $354 |
| Rent (median) | $1,380 | $1,224 |
| Commute | $75 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,575 | $1,395 |
| Left over each month | $2,086 | $1,867 |
| Savings after 5 years | $159,222 | $144,177 |
| Chicago | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 105 | 93 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 80 | 30 |
| Average summer high | 83°F | 86°F |
| Average winter low | 16°F | 16°F |
| Rainy days a year | 105 | 133 |
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