Side-by-side
Chicago vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Philadelphia, PA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 62 |
| Affordability | 85 | 88 |
| Housing | 53 | 49 |
| Jobs | 32 | 25 |
| Safety | 29 | 28 |
| Climate | 87 | 100 |
| Amenities | 94 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,962 | $3,923 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $1,233 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Population | 2.7M | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 21° | 87° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 207 |