Side-by-side
Chicago vs Jacksonville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | Jacksonville, FL64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 64 |
| Affordability | 82 | 88 |
| Housing | 54 | 55 |
| Jobs | 7 | 26 |
| Safety | 66 | 65 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 41 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $4,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,382 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $266,100 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $66,981 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 2.7M | 961.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 91° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 220 |