Side-by-side
Chicago vs Louisville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Louisville, KY76 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 76 |
| Affordability | 78 | 90 |
| Housing | 52 | 79 |
| Jobs | 7 | 81 |
| Safety | 66 | 56 |
| Climate | 89 | 99 |
| Amenities | 73 | 43 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $3,730 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,047 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $221,500 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $64,731 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Population | 2.7M | 627.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 89° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 200 |