North America
Chicago, United States
Big-shoulders Midwest metropolis — architecture, jobs, deep lakefront, brutal winters.
Livability 78Cost Index 74Pop. 2.7M
Rent 1BR
$2100
city centre / mo
Rent 3BR
$3900
city centre / mo
Avg Net Salary
$4500
per month
Groceries
$440
single, per mo
Transport
$105
monthly pass
Avg Temp
10°C
124 rainy days/yr
Livability Breakdown
Safety58/100
Healthcare80/100
Education84/100
Transport82/100
Job Market84/100
Lifestyle86/100
Climate56/100
Air Quality72/100
Inside Chicago
A visual sense of streets, transport, housing and public space in Chicago. All photos are licensed via Wikimedia Commons.
Top Suburbs in Chicago
Lincoln Park
Tree-lined, family-friendly
Wicker Park
Hip, creative
Lakeview
Walkable, young professional
Hyde Park
University, historic
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent lifestyle and culture scene
- Strong public transport network
- Healthy job market across industries
Cons
- Climate may not suit everyone
- Safety perception below top-tier cities