Side-by-side
Boston vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 61 |
| Affordability | 48 | 78 |
| Housing | 8 | 52 |
| Jobs | 50 | 7 |
| Safety | 86 | 66 |
| Climate | 85 | 89 |
| Amenities | 70 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Population | 664K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 206 |