Side-by-side
Chicago vs Nashville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | Nashville, TN74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 74 |
| Affordability | 82 | 91 |
| Housing | 54 | 46 |
| Jobs | 7 | 94 |
| Safety | 66 | 35 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 77 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $3,904 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,578 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $383,100 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $75,197 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Population | 2.7M | 684.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 89° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 212 |