Key facts — Chicago, United States

Population

2,664,452

Winter low (°C)

-3°C

Summer high (°C)

28°C

Safety index (Numbeo, 0–100)

46/100

Internet, est. median

158 Mbps

Monthly cost, solo nomad (est.)

€2,044

Cannabis status

decriminalized

LGBTQ+ legal status

legal_no_protections

Sources: Numbeo (cost / safety), Ookla Speedtest (internet), OpenWeather (climate). Estimates — verify locally.