Side-by-side
Chicago vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Houston, TX57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 57 |
| Affordability | 78 | 89 |
| Housing | 52 | 50 |
| Jobs | 7 | 36 |
| Safety | 66 | 4 |
| Climate | 89 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $4,046 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Population | 2.7M | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 92° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 235 |