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Austin vs Chicago

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricAustin, TX76Chicago, IL62
Fit score7662
Affordability9582
Housing5854
Jobs817
Safety5866
Climate9292
Amenities6473
Est. monthly cost$3,400$4,110
Typical rent (household-sized)$891$1,581
Median home value$512,700$315,200
Median HH income$91,461$75,134
Unemployment3.4%5.4%
Population967.9K2.7M
Summer high / winter low96° / 37°83° / 20°
Sunny days / yr244206
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