Chicago’s housing market provides one of the best bargains in North America. The place offers the second-largest supply of starter housing options with an average value of $295,000.If you want to rent a one-bedroom apartment, the average rent amount will be $1970.The cost of living in Chicago is less than Los Angeles or New York.

People enjoy the convenience of public transportation, CTA offers a system of buses and elevated trains. You can try downtown pedestrian walkway system to quickly travel to downtown, you can bike around town or hop in Uber or Hailo cab services. if you do own a car, you will be responsible for the parking and maintenance of your vehicle, parking is expensive and requires a permit.

There are plenty of top-notch public schools like Young Magnet, Jones College Prep, Devry Advantage Academy etc. who prepare students for a bright future. Students coming from different parts of the world can avail world-best education at institutes like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology etc.

Visiting the doctor or the optometrist is cheaper in Chicago but the dentist can cost you 12% more than the national average. Some of the best medical centers are Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, NorthShore University Health-Evanston Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center etc. You can consult for the treatments for heart bypass surgery, knee/hip replacement, lung cancer etc.

Chicago is popular for its merciless cold weather so be prepared to dress in several layers of clothing and waterproof boots. When the sun does come up and you can get a taste of 80-degree weather and you can head to gorgeous 31st Street Beach, Montrose Beach, and North Avenue Beach

Places you must visit in Chicago are Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, Shakespeare Theater, Museum of Science and Industry, Columbian Museum of Chicago, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Willis Tower, and many more.