{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/chicago-vs-new-york",
  "title": "Chicago vs New York: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Chicago and New York — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Chicago ($52/sqft, 24.5% vacancy) and New York ($102/sqft, 17.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Chicago on rent and tax and New York on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Chicago $52/sqft vs New York $102/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Chicago 24.5% vs New York 17.4%.",
    "Talent index: Chicago 88 vs New York 100.",
    "Corporate tax: Chicago 28.5% vs New York 27.5%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Chicago $920 vs New York $1,450."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Chicago",
    "cityB": "New York",
    "rentUsdA": "$52",
    "rentUsdB": "$102",
    "vacancyA": "24.5%",
    "vacancyB": "17.4%",
    "talentA": 88,
    "talentB": 100,
    "taxA": "28.5%",
    "taxB": "27.5%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Chicago or New York?",
      "answer": "Chicago is cheaper on a USD basis: $52/sqft vs $102/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Chicago or New York?",
      "answer": "New York indexes higher on talent depth (100 vs 88)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Chicago or New York?",
      "answer": "Chicago carries higher vacancy (24.5% vs 17.4%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Chicago vs New York?",
      "answer": "Chicago typical term is 10 years with 22 months rent-free; New York typical term is 10 years with 14 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. New York: MTA subway lines, Metro-North, LIRR, and PATH converge on Midtown and the Financial District, anchored by Grand Central, Penn Station, and the Oculus. Class A landlords now factor commute time as part of their leasing pitch."
    }
  ],
  "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-new-york), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}