Side-by-side
Arlington vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 61 |
| Affordability | 84 | 78 |
| Housing | 57 | 52 |
| Jobs | 51 | 7 |
| Safety | 65 | 66 |
| Climate | 94 | 89 |
| Amenities | 73 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Population | 394.8K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 206 |