I moved to Chicago a few months ago from CA. I honestly think this is one of the few US cities that gets it right in terms of layout, infrastructure, walkability, public transportation, etc. The whole crime thing in my opinion is way over exaggerated. Chicago is nowhere near as bad as the media wants you to think.
My boyfriend I are planning to move to Chicago. We never thought it would be possible. We live in Salt Lake City. We recently started looking at different cities and we’re shocked that housing and rent is cheaper in Chicago than here. We’re very excited!!!!!
Cosmopolitan environment is the most important for me. A very useful video. It's nice to hear someone talking about where they with so much enthusiasm. They must pay you😊. Thanks.
I moved here back in 1999 because i wanted to live in a walkable city with mass transportation. I got tired of my whole paycheck going to a car. Sadly i see a lot of the pedestrian friendly corner stores disappearing into parking lots lately,
I meant to leave a comment, a while ago. A year ago I was deciding whether to leave Boston and Chicago and NYC were really the only cities on my list. While researching I came across your videos and it was your videos that convinced me to give Chicago a shot. Now that I’m here, I love this city. Thank you so much for the great content.
@@Sergei-y6z yes Boston is one of the most expensive cities in the country. That was the main reason why I left. I will say though I don’t have anything negative to say about my time in Boston. I was military right out of high school and for the next 23 years, Boston was the first place I ever personally chose to live, it is a great city with so much to do, see and of course it is steeped in history. But I’ll also say that Chicago is a better city in pretty much every single way.
Southern Californian here, husband and I are seriously considering moving to Chicago this spring. We have a 2 year old son, do you think it would be a suitable place for him to grow up?
Hey, Nice vídeo! I’m from brazil and Will be there at late september/early october. Would be awesome if we could talk about real state opportunities for someone abroad (me, in this case, heh). Let me know if we can arrange that. Thanks!
Im moving to Chicago May 2024, i love Chicago , i lived in Chicago before had 2 out of 3 children in Chicago. My oldest is still in Chicago. I hate California .
I laughed when you mentioned you had 100 good days of summer weather in Chicago because where I live in California, I can golf 12 months a year, go snow skiing in the morning and be golfing in the afternoon so Chicago has nothing on us as far as weather is concerned. But what's funny is I got married last year, and my wife who spent over 20 years in Europe loves Chicago and its weather more than she loves California hence my watching your video. Lol.....Might need to buy a snow blower for the first time in my life here real soon...lol
I moved to Chicago from CA and I love it more than CA too. California has great weather and nature but that’s about it. It’s overpriced and way too expensive not to mention car-centric. Chicago is a great place to live without a car which is what I love most about it.
I’ve lived in Chicago all my life. California sounds like a dream, I would LOVE that weather. I’ll be honest the winter in Chicago is really hard for me, but May-October are amazing. When the weather is nice people really make the most of it- there’s neighborhood fests and activities and it’s just awesome. There are also things to do to cope with the winter, it’s kindof fun to sit in a local pub or go to a Sauna (I recommend King Spa), movie night, etc.
Thank You for Watching! Feel free to let me know what other questions you have about LIVING in Chicago down in the comments!!
I moved to Chicago a few months ago from CA. I honestly think this is one of the few US cities that gets it right in terms of layout, infrastructure, walkability, public transportation, etc. The whole crime thing in my opinion is way over exaggerated. Chicago is nowhere near as bad as the media wants you to think.
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They just don’t want everyone moving there 😂
I stayed in the “hood” with a Benz. No one ever messed with me or my car the whole time 😂
I look forward to moving back in about 2 years. I just hope the real estate market is still accessible .
My boyfriend I are planning to move to Chicago. We never thought it would be possible. We live in Salt Lake City. We recently started looking at different cities and we’re shocked that housing and rent is cheaper in Chicago than here. We’re very excited!!!!!
Chicago is beautiful, amazing, welcoming, friendly ! All year around will aways have something.
Chicago is a really good city that just gets a bad reputation. Ive been living here for about a month and i love it.
I plan on moving there in the fall...I'm looking at a suburb called Elmwood Park.
Cosmopolitan environment is the most important for me. A very useful video. It's nice to hear someone talking about where they with so much enthusiasm. They must pay you😊. Thanks.
I moved here back in 1999 because i wanted to live in a walkable city with mass transportation. I got tired of my whole paycheck going to a car. Sadly i see a lot of the pedestrian friendly corner stores disappearing into parking lots lately,
Tbh, as someone who is moving from DFW to Chicago, it’s pretty on par. Only real difference is the gas price, but, I’m in Texas so….
I meant to leave a comment, a while ago. A year ago I was deciding whether to leave Boston and Chicago and NYC were really the only cities on my list. While researching I came across your videos and it was your videos that convinced me to give Chicago a shot. Now that I’m here, I love this city. Thank you so much for the great content.
Glad that you have decided to give Chicago a chance! I'm more than happy to help through my videos!
Why did you leave Boston? Is it expensive there?
@@Sergei-y6z yes Boston is one of the most expensive cities in the country. That was the main reason why I left. I will say though I don’t have anything negative to say about my time in Boston. I was military right out of high school and for the next 23 years, Boston was the first place I ever personally chose to live, it is a great city with so much to do, see and of course it is steeped in history. But I’ll also say that Chicago is a better city in pretty much every single way.
Luv it!
Thank you for this video and specifically talking about chasing the California dream - lots of good points. New Subscriber.
I'm surprised you didn't mention that fireworks show I always hear going off in the South side of Chicago
Great video! How’s the cycling in Chicago? Specifically longer rides and not commuting.
The census shows that cook county and every county adjacent shows that the population increased
Hi , I saw your video and I wanted to ask, if moving to Chicago, are there many job opportunities there?
Yes, tons. Just depends what you’re looking to do. What industry are you in?
@@ChicagoRealEstateAgent Mandarin and Indonesian language teacher.
Southern Californian here, husband and I are seriously considering moving to Chicago this spring. We have a 2 year old son, do you think it would be a suitable place for him to grow up?
yes there are literally dozens of great safe neighborhoods and suburbs throughout the Chicago land area
Violence is spreading everywhere even into “safe” neighborhoods good luck!! You will see for yourself
Like where??? Only where the really rich people live
@@rupertred7434 I'm not rich and I love where I live
@@rupertred7434 meh although crime is an issue it's an issue in every big city you just have to be smart and logical decisions.
a little surprised you didn't mention the LGBTQ+ culture and community in Chicago.
LGBTQ has a lot of love here in Chi!❤
Hey, Nice vídeo! I’m from brazil and Will be there at late september/early october. Would be awesome if we could talk about real state opportunities for someone abroad (me, in this case, heh). Let me know if we can arrange that. Thanks!
Im moving to Chicago May 2024, i love Chicago , i lived in Chicago before had 2 out of 3 children in Chicago. My oldest is still in Chicago. I hate California .
Chicago will accept you back with open arms :) let me know if I can be of help in any way. You can text me at 312-805-7074
I laughed when you mentioned you had 100 good days of summer weather in Chicago because where I live in California, I can golf 12 months a year, go snow skiing in the morning and be golfing in the afternoon so Chicago has nothing on us as far as weather is concerned. But what's funny is I got married last year, and my wife who spent over 20 years in Europe loves Chicago and its weather more than she loves California hence my watching your video. Lol.....Might need to buy a snow blower for the first time in my life here real soon...lol
I for one love my four seasons here and Chicago is WAY cheaper to live in than Cali
I moved to Chicago from CA and I love it more than CA too. California has great weather and nature but that’s about it. It’s overpriced and way too expensive not to mention car-centric. Chicago is a great place to live without a car which is what I love most about it.
I’ve lived in Chicago all my life. California sounds like a dream, I would LOVE that weather. I’ll be honest the winter in Chicago is really hard for me, but May-October are amazing. When the weather is nice people really make the most of it- there’s neighborhood fests and activities and it’s just awesome. There are also things to do to cope with the winter, it’s kindof fun to sit in a local pub or go to a Sauna (I recommend King Spa), movie night, etc.
I dont like car-dependent cities, and chicago is not that AND pretty affordable compared to other big cities