Side-by-side
Chicago vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chicago, IL61 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 54 |
| Affordability | 78 | 64 |
| Housing | 52 | 35 |
| Jobs | 7 | 7 |
| Safety | 66 | 51 |
| Climate | 89 | 100 |
| Amenities | 73 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 2.7M | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 214 |