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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

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$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

Alternatives

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

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

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

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

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.