This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
5/10
4/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Married
44%
Compared to New York, Chicago has a low population density. Chicago is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.
Single
57%
12,444
27,441
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
RESIDENCE Air quality
57 years
$220,470
Median home age
Median home price
Weather 52%
36%
28%
Sun
Rain
Snow
Condition 51°F
-11.35%
16.1%
Median home age
Annual property tax
38.4%
49.3%
12.2%
Homes owned
Homes rented
Homes vacant
Crime rate
Average age
Political majority
35
Democrat
average temperature
COMMUNITY Religious diversity
49.9% 39.3% 5% 3.7% 2.1%
Other
Catholic
Other Christian
(per 100,000)
Jewish
Islam
9
LOCALE Unemployment
Occupation 13.5% 27% 16.4% 16.2% 6.6%
12%
Management, business, Art & Scienses Sales & Office Occupations Service Occupation Production, transportation & Material Moving Natural Resources, Construction & Maitenance
Education Student teacher ratio
1:20
72%
5%
16%
10%
High school diploma
Some college or associates degree
Bachelors degree
Graduate or professional degree
TRANSIT Average commute time Daily breakdown: by transport type