ChicagoUnited States · North America

United States · North America · Population 2,664,452 · America/Chicago

Chicago in United States (North America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2887 incl. rent, a safety index of 34.8/100, an average annual temperature of 10.5°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2887incl. rent · est. range

$2454 – $3464

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

34.8/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

10.5°C avg/yr

1177mm · 3091h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

199Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

11.8µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; remote work for a foreign employer under B1 / visa-waiver is a grey area

Source: United States snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Chicago?

Chicago has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2887 including rent (range $2454–$3464), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Chicago safe?

Chicago scores 34.8/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter United States?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to United States. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Chicago?

Median fixed broadband download is about 199 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About United States

United States: GDP per capita ~$90,027 (World Bank), HDI 0.927, Global Peace Index rank #132 (IEP 2024). Open United States country page →

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