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An Introduction to Moving to Chicago

Congratulations on deciding to move to Chicago! Chicago is not only a culturally-rich city, but a financially prosperous metropolis as well. As the home to the Chicago Stock Exchange, dozens of high-tech companies, manufacturing plants and some of the nation’s top research universities, Chicago can offer a lot to those seeking professional growth. Chicago can also be a great option for those looking to raise a family in a cozy suburb that is infused with a touch of urbanity and within easy access to the city’s activities, cultural offerings and sporting events.

Here are some things to know that can help simplify your Chicago moving experience:

1. Chicago has over 200 neighborhoods for you to choose from. If you’re new to the city, why not speak to your Chicago movers about your choice to see if you can glean any information that will be helpful in the future?
2. Chicago is called the “Windy City” not because of the wind but as a throwback to the city’s residents who were previously thought to be braggarts.
3. The average purchase price of a home in Chicago costs over $222,000.
4. One bedroom rentals in Chicago start at over $1000/month.
5. The cost of living in Chicago is about 11% higher than the national average cost of living.
6. The unemployment rate in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average unemployment rate, but local politicians are working to fix this problem.
7. Choose full service Chicago movers to simplify your move so that you’ll have more time to focus on other issues.
8. If you're looking to relocate between school years, you should consider moving to Chicago in June or early July, before the peak of the city's hot season.
9. To snag good deals on rentals, move in off-peak months such as November through January.
10. On the other hand, moving to Chicago during the off-peak season will likely mean that you have fewer options to choose from, so if you're looking for a very specific type of residence, you may need to move during the peak season (spring and summer), to maximize your chances of finding something suitable.
11. When looking for Chicago movers make sure to interview at least three different moving companies so that you can make a decision based on their price, reliability and reputation.
12. Unlike other US cities such as Los Angeles, which have subpar public transportation that can make it difficult to live outside the city center, Chicago boasts a successful public transportation infrastructure that combines bus routes and elevated trains (known as the “L”).
13. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is the second busiest airport in the world, and is the hub of both United and American Airlines. This will be extremely helpful if you want your friends and family to come for a visit!

One of Chicago O'Hare airport terminals

In addition to maintaining a successful intra-city transportation system, Chicago also houses one of the busiest inter-city transportation systems in the United States. As a result of its somewhat central US location, Chicago is an obvious stopping point for many airlines, passenger train carriers and freight trains. If you're worried that moving to Chicago will detach you from your family, you can rest assured that you'll have unparalleled opportunities for travel based out of Chicago.

Finally, if you're planning to move to Chicago, you may want to consider that the cost of living in this bustling city is 26.45% higher than the average cost of living in the United States. But don't let this deter you: Chicago is an extremely classy and convenient city to live in, and you may soon be wondering why it took you so long to get there.