Side-by-side
Chicago vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL51 | Portland, OR61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 61 |
| Affordability | 60 | 76 |
| Housing | 41 | 48 |
| Jobs | 29 | 33 |
| Safety | 29 | 44 |
| Climate | 89 | 90 |
| Amenities | 73 | 81 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,805 | $4,190 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,048 | $1,463 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Population | 2.7M | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 80° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 144 |