Side-by-side
Chicago vs San Diego
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL62 | San Diego, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 63 |
| Affordability | 82 | 27 |
| Housing | 54 | 12 |
| Jobs | 7 | 56 |
| Safety | 66 | 100 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 95 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,110 | $6,357 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $2,459 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $848,500 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $104,321 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| Population | 2.7M | 1.4M |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 75° / 49° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 208 |