Housing and Real Estate in Chicago, Illinois

Don’t move to Chicago. It’s full of crooks in politics and on the street. More burglaries are happening and Insurance is going up, even in the suburbs. Yet the price of property is sky high. Don’t understand! I guess it’s good if you’re a criminal. It’s a sanctuary city.

Someone who is moving to Chicago should consider the cost of living in the city; the rent is higher than one would expect. Even small apartments are expensive. Our two bedroom apartment costs $3,000 per month. On top of the rent, one has to pay for parking. A parking spot can potentially cost as much as car payment!

Someone moving to Chicago should consider a number of factors before settling on a neighborhood. First, they should think about how they will get around the city. Will they take public transportation? If so, they may want to live near a train line. If they prefer to drive, they might want to look for a condo or apartment with ample parking nearby.

The cost of living in Chicago is among the highest in the nation. However, there are many affordable apartments near the south suburbs. The city is also known to have limitless food options. The weather fluctuates often and is extremely unpredictable. We have two seasons in Chicago. They are winter and summer.

Someone moving to Chicago should know how expensive it is to live here. If you want to live in an area with a low crime rate, expect to pay upwards of $2000-$3000 a month for just a studio apartment let alone a three or four bedroom. In some cases, even neighborhoods with high crime rates are expensive to live in due to its location in relation to public transportation to downtowns.