Side-by-side
Chicago vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 49 |
| Affordability | 78 | 46 |
| Housing | 52 | 1 |
| Jobs | 7 | 20 |
| Safety | 66 | 47 |
| Climate | 89 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Population | 2.7M | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 319 |