Side-by-side
Chicago vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL51 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 59 |
| Affordability | 60 | 70 |
| Housing | 41 | 42 |
| Jobs | 29 | 42 |
| Safety | 29 | 34 |
| Climate | 89 | 91 |
| Amenities | 73 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,805 | $4,834 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,048 | $1,890 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Population | 2.7M | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 152 |