2026
| Category | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇦🇺 Canberra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living | 75.3 | 74.8 | -0.7% |
| Rent | 52.3 | 37.0 | -29.3% |
| Groceries | 82.0 | 83.2 | +1.5% |
| Restaurants | 81.3 | 69.6 | -14.4% |
| Purchasing Power | 147.1 | 136.5 | -7.2% |
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