Side-by-side
Chicago vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Washington, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 55 |
| Affordability | 85 | 66 |
| Housing | 53 | 35 |
| Jobs | 32 | 36 |
| Safety | 29 | 21 |
| Climate | 87 | 99 |
| Amenities | 94 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,962 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $1,785 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 2.7M | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 21° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 203 |