{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/chicago-vs-london",
  "title": "Chicago vs London: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Chicago and London — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Chicago ($52/sqft, 24.5% vacancy) and London ($121/sqft, 8.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: Chicago on rent and tax and London on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Chicago $52/sqft vs London $121/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Chicago 24.5% vs London 8.6%.",
    "Talent index: Chicago 88 vs London 96.",
    "Corporate tax: Chicago 28.5% vs London 25%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Chicago $920 vs London $1,380."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Chicago",
    "cityB": "London",
    "rentUsdA": "$52",
    "rentUsdB": "$121",
    "vacancyA": "24.5%",
    "vacancyB": "8.6%",
    "talentA": 88,
    "talentB": 96,
    "taxA": "28.5%",
    "taxB": "25%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Chicago or London?",
      "answer": "Chicago is cheaper on a USD basis: $52/sqft vs $121/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Chicago or London?",
      "answer": "London indexes higher on talent depth (96 vs 88)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Chicago or London?",
      "answer": "Chicago carries higher vacancy (24.5% vs 8.6%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Chicago vs London?",
      "answer": "Chicago typical term is 10 years with 22 months rent-free; London typical term is 10 years with 24 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Chicago: CTA L lines and Metra commuter rail. Union Station and Ogilvie anchor commuter rail; Loop Elevated lines circle the historic CBD. London: The Elizabeth Line transformed cross-London commute times. Heathrow to Liverpool Street is 35 minutes; Paddington to Canary Wharf is 17 minutes. Crossrail-adjacent assets command a measurable rent premium."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/chicago-vs-london), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}