Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Chicago, IL62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 62 |
| Affordability | 92 | 82 |
| Housing | 61 | 54 |
| Jobs | 23 | 7 |
| Safety | 33 | 66 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 40 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,607 | $4,110 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.4% |
| Population | 562.5K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 206 |