Side-by-side
Houston vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX58 | Chicago, IL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 51 |
| Affordability | 87 | 60 |
| Housing | 55 | 41 |
| Jobs | 45 | 29 |
| Safety | 5 | 29 |
| Climate | 94 | 89 |
| Amenities | 69 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,117 | $4,805 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,332 | $2,048 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Population | 2.3M | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 45° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 189 |