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9 cities that feel like Chicago, IL
Nearest neighbors on the numbers — housing costs relative to income, job market, safety, size, and climate — not just nearby on the map. Useful when Chicago is almost right: same life, different city.
rent ~$465 higher · similar summers
Rent $2,246 · est. $4,691/mo
rent ~$141 higher · similar summers
Rent $1,922 · est. $4,441/mo
rent ~$379 cheaper
Rent $1,402 · est. $3,824/mo
similar rent · same size class
Rent $1,839 · est. $4,383/mo
rent ~$384 cheaper · similar safety
Rent $1,397 · est. $4,015/mo
similar rent
Rent $1,736 · est. $4,474/mo
rent ~$117 cheaper · similar safety
Rent $1,664 · est. $4,337/mo
rent ~$129 higher · similar safety
Rent $1,910 · est. $4,466/mo
rent ~$255 higher · similar safety
Rent $2,036 · est. $4,736/mo