Side-by-side
Chicago vs Long Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | Long Beach, CA46 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 46 |
| Affordability | 82 | 32 |
| Housing | 54 | 5 |
| Jobs | 7 | 27 |
| Safety | 66 | 41 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $6,009 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $762,200 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Population | 2.7M | 458.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 82° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 240 |