Side-by-side
Chicago vs Washington vs Portland vs Tucson
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 | Portland, OR59 | Tucson, AZ65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 54 | 59 | 65 |
| Affordability | 78 | 64 | 67 | 91 |
| Housing | 52 | 35 | 36 | 44 |
| Jobs | 7 | 7 | 30 | 5 |
| Safety | 66 | 51 | 53 | 91 |
| Climate | 89 | 100 | 93 | 84 |
| Amenities | 73 | 73 | 79 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,293 | $4,691 | $4,441 | $3,824 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,581 | $2,015 | $1,677 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $315,200 | $724,600 | $557,600 | $242,200 |
| Median HH income | $75,134 | $106,287 | $88,792 | $54,546 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Population | 2.7M | 672.1K | 642.7K | 543.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 21° | 88° / 29° | 81° / 36° | 100° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 214 | 166 | 305 |