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, IL51 | Houston, TX58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 58 |
| Affordability | 60 | 87 |
| Housing | 41 | 55 |
| Jobs | 29 | 45 |
| Safety | 29 | 5 |
| Climate | 89 | 94 |
| Amenities | 73 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,805 | $4,117 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,048 | $1,332 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Population | 2.7M | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 94° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 204 |