Side-by-side
Chicago vs Fresno
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Fresno, CA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 60 |
| Affordability | 78 | 78 |
| Housing | 52 | 36 |
| Jobs | 7 | 30 |
| Safety | 66 | 68 |
| Climate | 89 | 88 |
| Amenities | 73 | 49 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $4,337 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,355 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $348,500 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $66,804 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Population | 2.7M | 543.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 98° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 297 |