Side-by-side
Chicago vs Omaha
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | Omaha, NE78 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 78 |
| Affordability | 82 | 92 |
| Housing | 54 | 88 |
| Jobs | 7 | 89 |
| Safety | 66 | 61 |
| Climate | 92 | 84 |
| Amenities | 73 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $3,620 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,148 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $230,100 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $72,708 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Population | 2.7M | 488.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 87° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 229 |