Side-by-side
Oakland vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA39 | Chicago, IL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 39 | 51 |
| Affordability | 45 | 60 |
| Housing | 14 | 41 |
| Jobs | 21 | 29 |
| Safety | 4 | 29 |
| Climate | 100 | 89 |
| Amenities | 71 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,342 | $4,805 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,222 | $2,048 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Population | 438.1K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 44° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 261 | 189 |