Side-by-side
Washington vs Chicago
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Washington, DC54 | Chicago, IL61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 61 |
| Affordability | 64 | 78 |
| Housing | 35 | 52 |
| Jobs | 7 | 7 |
| Safety | 51 | 66 |
| Climate | 100 | 89 |
| Amenities | 73 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,691 | $4,293 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,581 |
| Median home value | $724,600 | $315,200 |
| Median HH income | $106,287 | $75,134 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Population | 672.1K | 2.7M |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 85° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 206 |