What makes Chicago a great place to live?

Chicago, the largest city of Illinois and is now the commercial center of the midwest. A bustling urban hub without the cost or stress of a bigger city, it is said to be cleaner than New York and nicer than Los Angeles. The ample public transportation, good jobs, and a plethora of attractions make Chicago a great place to live or to relocate.

Here are a few more reasons why you should move to Chicago.

Home to world-class attractions.

Chicago's front yard – the Grant Park - is a 319-acre swath of green space where you'll find several of Chicago's most popular attractions. At the heart is Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. It boasts 133 jets that shoot water as high as 150 feet into the air during 20-minute choreographed displays. In the evening, the fountain becomes even more attractive with its performance accompanied by lights and music.

Two miles north of the Loop in the North Side neighborhood of Lincoln Park is the Lincoln Park Zoo which houses dozens of species, such as zebras, sloths, and hippos. The zoo which offers a free entrance to all travelers features large mammal species. The Farm-in-the-Zoo exhibit, where little ones can meet barnyard favorites like cows, pigs, and goats is a perfect attraction for the kids.

Another magnificent pride is the CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER, a building that served as Chicago's first central public library from 1897 to 1991. The building has two stunning stained-glass domes, lovely staircases, mother-of-pearl, and colored stone, rich hardwoods, and intricate mosaics of Favrile glass. It is home to the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome and is one of the most visited attractions in the city.

From towering skyscrapers to the rich cultural landscape, there are a lot of reasons to fall in love with the Windy City.

Diverse neighborhood

Chicago has 77 well-defined neighborhoods in nine districts. Each has its own mix of culture, history, attractions, and personality.

Northern neighborhoods are youthful and desirable. You may catch a Cubs game in Wrigleyville, go boutique shopping in Bucktown, or live jazz in Uptown.

The West Side has an eclectic vibe, where dining at ethnic restaurants and taking in the stunning murals, monuments, and churches are a few things to enjoy.

Downtown Chicago is a top tourist spot. Some of the most wonderful attractions are The “Bean” at Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, and the Historic Theatre District.

Chicago’s South Side boasts an array of cultural and social offerings from monuments to the museum campus to authentic cuisines.

Renting and home buying is easier than you think

Chicago, a metro area where places are still affordable; offers first-time homebuyers great inventory and good income growth. Whether you’re looking for a single, temporary apartment or moving your family for good, Chicago is a nice place to rent and buy.  According to experts, Chicago’s housing market is the best bargain in North America and it offers the second-largest supply of starter homes in entry-level housing.

Plan on renting in Chicago? The median price for a home listing is $1,750 which is slightly over the national average, but much less than cities like Los Angeles ($3,650) and New York ($2,875). 

Great place for work

Information technology, health care, financial services—and a school district – you can find them all in Chicago. The city has a variety of workplaces, from large companies to small and medium-sized companies that are a great place to work.

Workday is an Information Technology company with 6,706 US employees. According to its employees, the integrity and character of their workers and leaders are outstanding. The team is passionate about customer success which is why the company doesn’t make promises they can’t keep.

Power Home Remodeling belongs to the construction industry. It has 2,461 US employees and a US revenue of $52,000,000. Employees praise the company for giving them space and resources to make their own decisions. There are freedom and trust to make important decisions that help them grow exponentially professionally.

SAP America is a very famous company that belongs to the Information Technology industry. It has 19,157 US employees and a revenue of $8,551,000,000. The people working in the company are said to be highly intelligent, willing to share knowledge, and willing to listen to other’s ideas, too. They have a very collaborative environment that crosses departments, all working toward delivering a great application.