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Chicago

City in Illinois, United States

Overview

Chicago is a dynamic city famed for its architecture, diverse neighborhoods, lakefront parks, and deep-dish pizza. The city boasts a lively arts scene, rich history, and a welcoming Midwestern spirit, making it a must-visit destination. Its urban energy is balanced by sprawling green spaces and easy access to Lake Michigan.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United States

State

Illinois

Population

2,746,388

Time Zone

America/Chicago

Coordinates

41.85°, -87.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost · estimate

$5,006

Local Cost

$2,250

Local Income

$4,100

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.8°C

Summer Avg

21.1°C

Winter Avg

-1.4°C

Record High

34.7°C

Record Low

-24.8°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

981 mm

Internet Speed

434 Mbps

Upload

271 Mbps

Latency

4 ms

City Vibrancy

108

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

MDW

Distance

11 km

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Cost of Living

Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

114 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Albany Park Albany Park is known for affordable housing and several immigrant communities. Local businesses reflect Korean, Middle Eastern, Latino, and Eastern European influences.Altgeld Gardens Altgeld Gardens is a public housing development on Chicago's far south side, known for its isolation and limited local amenities. Residents face environmental concerns due to its proximity to industrial areas.Andersonville Andersonville is known for its Swedish roots and independent small businesses. Specialty shops, bars, and casual restaurants fill the main corridor along Clark Street.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 114 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.

Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 93/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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