Side-by-side
Philadelphia vs Baltimore vs Albuquerque vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA53 | Baltimore, MD51 | Albuquerque, NM58 | Chicago, IL51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 51 | 58 | 51 |
| Affordability | 70 | 70 | 90 | 60 |
| Housing | 48 | 50 | 60 | 41 |
| Jobs | 32 | 34 | 38 | 29 |
| Safety | 24 | 18 | 17 | 29 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 89 |
| Amenities | 46 | 33 | 38 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,417 | $4,376 | $3,808 | $4,805 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,542 | $1,529 | $1,263 | $2,048 |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $219,300 | $266,700 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $60,698 | $59,623 | $65,604 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Population | 1.6M | 577.2K | 562.5K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 27° | 92° / 32° | 90° / 26° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 207 | 213 | 280 | 189 |