Side-by-side
Chicago vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 75 |
| Affordability | 82 | 85 |
| Housing | 54 | 58 |
| Jobs | 7 | 84 |
| Safety | 66 | 59 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 2.7M | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 228 |