MoveCostGuide

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.

Lincoln ParkWicker ParkLogan SquareLakeviewHyde Park

Average Moving Costs to Chicago

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY711 mi$2,537$3,957$1,190$2,337
Los Angeles, CA1,742 mi$3,051$4,818$1,772$3,061
Houston, TX942 mi$2,515$3,967$1,320$2,499
Phoenix, AZ1,452 mi$2,824$4,463$1,609$2,857
Philadelphia, PA664 mi$2,396$3,760$1,163$2,304
San Antonio, TX1,053 mi$2,566$4,050$1,384$2,578
San Diego, CA1,732 mi$3,037$4,795$1,767$3,053
Dallas, TX805 mi$2,454$3,861$1,243$2,403
San Jose, CA1,838 mi$3,169$4,993$1,828$3,128
Austin, TX980 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

102

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

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