Side-by-side
Chicago vs San Antonio
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | San Antonio, TX68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 68 |
| Affordability | 82 | 93 |
| Housing | 54 | 69 |
| Jobs | 7 | 59 |
| Safety | 66 | 35 |
| Climate | 92 | 96 |
| Amenities | 73 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $3,697 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $1,177 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $219,700 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $62,917 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 2.7M | 1.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 94° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 233 |