Side-by-side
Chicago vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Columbus, OH75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 75 |
| Affordability | 85 | 97 |
| Housing | 53 | 74 |
| Jobs | 32 | 56 |
| Safety | 29 | 59 |
| Climate | 87 | 91 |
| Amenities | 94 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,962 | $3,428 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $1,071 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Population | 2.7M | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 21° | 85° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 178 |