Side-by-side
Austin vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 61 |
| Affordability | 94 | 78 |
| Housing | 58 | 52 |
| Jobs | 76 | 7 |
| Safety | 58 | 66 |
| Climate | 92 | 89 |
| Amenities | 64 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Population | 967.9K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 206 |