Moving to Chicago, IL
City Overview
Cost of Living
102
Avg Temperature
42°–59°F
State Income Tax
5.0%
Population
2.7M
Deep-dish pizza, lakefront summers, and fiercely loyal sports fans make Chicago feel like a big city with Midwestern warmth. Winters are brutal, but the neighborhood bar culture and architecture more than compensate.
Average Moving Costs to Chicago
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 711 mi | $2,537–$3,957 | $1,190–$2,337 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,742 mi | $3,051–$4,818 | $1,772–$3,061 |
| Houston, TX | 942 mi | $2,515–$3,967 | $1,320–$2,499 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,452 mi | $2,824–$4,463 | $1,609–$2,857 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 664 mi | $2,396–$3,760 | $1,163–$2,304 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,053 mi | $2,566–$4,050 | $1,384–$2,578 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,732 mi | $3,037–$4,795 | $1,767–$3,053 |
| Dallas, TX | 805 mi | $2,454–$3,861 | $1,243–$2,403 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,838 mi | $3,169–$4,993 | $1,828–$3,128 |
| Austin, TX | 980 mi | $2,566–$4,039 | $1,342–$2,526 |
Neighborhoods in Chicago
Lincoln Park
A popular neighborhood in Chicago, IL for newcomers and residents alike.
Wicker Park
A popular neighborhood in Chicago, IL for newcomers and residents alike.
Logan Square
A popular neighborhood in Chicago, IL for newcomers and residents alike.
Lakeview
A popular neighborhood in Chicago, IL for newcomers and residents alike.
Hyde Park
A popular neighborhood in Chicago, IL for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Chicago
Cost of Living Index
2% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,850/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,300/mo
Moving to Chicago from These Cities
From New York, NY
711 miles
Full-Service
$2,537–$3,957
From Los Angeles, CA
1,742 miles
Full-Service
$3,051–$4,818
From Houston, TX
942 miles
Full-Service
$2,515–$3,967
From Phoenix, AZ
1,452 miles
Full-Service
$2,824–$4,463
From Philadelphia, PA
664 miles
Full-Service
$2,396–$3,760
From San Antonio, TX
1,053 miles
Full-Service
$2,566–$4,050
From San Diego, CA
1,732 miles
Full-Service
$3,037–$4,795
From Dallas, TX
805 miles
Full-Service
$2,454–$3,861
From San Jose, CA
1,838 miles
Full-Service
$3,169–$4,993
From Austin, TX
980 miles
Full-Service
$2,566–$4,039
From Jacksonville, FL
864 miles
Full-Service
$2,474–$3,897
From Fort Worth, TX
824 miles
Full-Service
$2,452–$3,860