City Comparison

Chicago, IL vs Toronto, ON

Cost-of-living comparison, salary equivalence, housing costs, and tax differences.

Data last updated: July 25, 2026
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Chicago, IL

COL Index108.0
Housing Index120.0
Median Salary$62,000
1BR Rent (avg)$1,800
3BR Rent (avg)$3,100
State/Prov Tax5.0%

Toronto, ON

COL Index135.0
Housing Index175.0
Median Salary$72,000
1BR Rent (avg)$2,400
3BR Rent (avg)$3,800
State/Prov Tax5.1%

Salary Equivalence

Current Salary (Chicago, IL)Equivalent in Toronto, ONHousing-Adjusted
$50,000$62,500$72,916
$75,000$93,750$109,375
$100,000$125,000$145,833
$150,000$187,500$218,750
$200,000$250,000$291,666
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Key Differences

Overall COL Difference+25.0%
Housing Cost Difference+45.8%
1BR Rent Difference+33.3%
3BR Rent Difference+22.6%
Tax Rate Difference+0.1 pts

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