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Compare Chicago
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Compare Chicago with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Chicago United States | Toronto Canada | The Bronx United States | Bronx United States | Queens United States | Prince George's County United States | Oakland County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 92.64% | 91.54% | 91.17% | 89.73% | 89.08% | 88.97% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5006 | $3215 | $3610 | $3255 | $4680 | $3770 | $3550 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2400.00 | $2150.00 | $2350.00 | $2000.00 | $2650.00 | $1900.00 | $1650.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $17.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.25 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 52 | 78 | 50 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 75 |
| Female Safety | 60 | 75 | 55 | 55 | 70 | 65 | 78 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 73 | 85 | 70 | 60 | 75 | 75 | 78 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 434 Mbps | 303 Mbps | N/A | 220 Mbps | 397 Mbps | 285 Mbps | 451 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 82 | 86 | 80 | 75 | 85 | 77 | 88 |
| English Proficiency | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 98 |
| Population | 2.75M | 2.79M | 1.47M | 1.36M | 2.41M | 0.96M | 1.27M |
| Avg Temp | 9.80°C | 9.00°C | 11.00°C | 11.00°C | 12.20°C | 13.10°C | 9.10°C |
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