Chicago
United States · North America · 2.7M people
Lakefront Midwest hub with strong transit but brutal winters.
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Ranked #83 of 123 overall · 41.88, -87.63
Full scorecard
Cost of living6.0
Safety6.0
Environment & air quality6.0
Public transport7.0
Climate3.0
Healthcare8.0
Internet & connectivity9.0
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