Side-by-side
Seattle vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Seattle, WA59 | Chicago, IL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 51 |
| Affordability | 70 | 60 |
| Housing | 42 | 41 |
| Jobs | 42 | 29 |
| Safety | 34 | 29 |
| Climate | 91 | 89 |
| Amenities | 91 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,834 | $4,805 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,890 | $2,048 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Population | 741.4K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 83° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 152 | 189 |