Side-by-side
Tucson vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tucson, AZ65 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 61 |
| Affordability | 91 | 78 |
| Housing | 44 | 52 |
| Jobs | 5 | 7 |
| Safety | 91 | 66 |
| Climate | 84 | 89 |
| Amenities | 58 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,824 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,081 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $242,200 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $54,546 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Population | 543.3K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 100° / 40° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 305 | 206 |