Is Living In Chicago in 2024 Still WORTH IT?

[@ChicagoRealEstateAgent]

What do you think, Is Living In Chicago in 2024 Still WORTH IT? Leave your opinions below, I would love to hear them!

[@phmaceno]

Moving from Brazil in the next couple of months and definitely aimed for Chicago! Safety, cleanliness and overall life quality of the city are the most attractive features the city has to offer. Correct me if I am wrong please.

[@Kbarboza94]

Why do people even complain about winter. It’s going to be cold so expect it and prepare for it.

[@dmnddog7417]

I love having four seasons. It's really only January and February that are bad. I lived in places with milder weather, and it was boring, and people were a bunch of flakes.

[@rmp7400]

Winters in the East Coast cities are not as vicious, no.

[@xilingsinqueso]

Only after getting through harsh winters does one truly appreciate the beauty of summer.

[@JC-kz3ut]

Nah. I live in DC and our winters are VERY moderate. Spent last summer in Chicago. Chicago summers are objectively the best, harsh winters or not.

[@Ozmni11]

I was born and raised in Chicago, This city is not a melting pot, there is still a lot of segregation. Colored people are often looked down upon in north side neighborhoods that are closer to the lake. Crime is something that is pretty common in all neighborhoods. There are no safe neighborhoods. I live in Lakeview East and have seen and heard of crime taking place during day light hours. So much so my Walmart was one of the firsts closed in the city because of the crimson Al’s it was attracting. A couple blocks from me, near that Walmart, someone was shot and killed. The crime the person committed? Walking a friend home at 2:00 A.M. Cost of living is a bit higher, maybe I’m just used to the cost but it seems average to me. I have family in the burbs and prices are about the same, slightly less in the burbs, the state is just in need of money so taxes are high. Rent is ridiculous, in my neighborhood a studio apartment goes for $1250, usually electric and cooking gas are included. Some buildings you still have to pitch in for trash and water, it’s usually a flat fee around $50, could be more. The information in this video is higher than normal. CTA Is a great option for transportation. All CTA train stations and train stations that go out from the city to the suburbs have CTA bus connections which is BEAUTIFUL! CTA is monthly pass is $75 for now, since the virus situation, and you can use it on buses and trains unlimited rides for the month. There are also one day passes, 7 day, and reduced passes for senior citizens. Jobs are plenty and competition is not terrible. Healthcare is pretty good and there are options for all classes, there is county care, state level care, and plenty of private insurance options. Schooling is pretty good for underage and for college options. There are about 7 city college options on all sides of the city, Malcolm X is my fave because of their science and medical programs. Quality of life is pretty good here. There are many options for aging people to get help and move around. Younger people are the ones that have a very good quality of life as they can do so much with good health.

[@altaariq]

You are so right about the segregation. You can look at the neighborhoods, dead giveaway

[@Ozmni11]

@@altaariq Amen!

[@Boxing_leprechaun]

I don’t find the segregation to be bad at all. I’m black and grew up in englewood and now I live in Edison Park and everyone has been nice to me. My wife is Asian and she hasn’t had any problems either.

[@CrayolaCoffeeBean]

I left the city once I got a remote job. I couldn’t stand feeling so cooped up anymore (and I lived in Uptown, about 7 min walk from door to lakefront). I needed more quiet, more space for less money, WAY less crime, and zero Chicago politics. While I’ll always say Chicago is the best city in the US (it’s just special lol) I’ll never live there again. I avoid it at all costs. I don’t regret moving for a second, but I also wouldn’t deter someone (especially in their 20’s-early 30’s) from checking out living there!

[@reverend481]

where you at now man?

[@spurs5677]

Better then Des Moines Iowa tho

[@truediva18]

I need a remote job. I cannot wait to leave.

[@14samueld]

How many times through out the time you lived there were you affected by the crime personally?

[@jazminortiz342]

I left end of 2022 and coming back end of this year! I’ve lived in Oregon, California and Texas (Austin) and Chicago is by far my fav city. Can’t wait to be back.

[@leonardocatania6818]

I left 11 years and there know way I would spend one dime in ill! Companies. Are leaving and taxes are thru the roof plus crime and a gun grabbing state. Election. Coming and don't want to be in a big city what's coming.

[@automagic11]

Where are you getting these sources? I feel like the other major urban areas are all more expensive than chicago. Also, chicago has really gotten a bad rap, but if big city life isnt for you, you can live in a close-in suburb like evanston, skokie, oak park, cicero, berwyn, oak lawn or even elmhurst or somewhere else slightly further out. The close-in suburbs have their own kind of downtown area and they are very nice cities. Actually, almost all suburbs of chicago have good downtowns, and living in or around a downtown of a suburb like downers grove or mount prospect which are 20 miles out.

[@gregtenney3327]

I just spent two days in river north, and absolutely fell in love with Chicago's beauty. Would love to come back and run on lakefront trail. But im from a cold windy town and every winter i say im moving south lol.

[@jordanpyle]

If you're ever in Chicago anytime soon, hit me up and we can get a lake front run in! I'm on it daily!

[@Elsith01]

I honestly don't understand why people find it expensive to live here. I guess if you're picky about where you live, it can be a problem. My family is from the Dominican Republic, and their occupations range from factory workers to white-collar professionals. Everyone is on track to retire or has already retired comfortably. They were able to buy homes both in the Dominican Republic and here, and some even own multi-unit buildings. My brother worked in a factory for nearly 30 years and will be retiring soon. He owns property in Chicago and built a beautiful home in the DR for his retirement. What the heck are you people doing? I guess a new immigrant family moving from a poor country sees opportunities differently. I was born here, and my siblings who were born in the DR are greater risk-takers; maybe there's something to it.

[@rmp7400]

Picky?🤔 Like...hoping to live through the day?

[@Elsith01]

@@rmp7400 uh-huh, shyeah. That's what I mean. 🙄

[@simplyboppingK]

Because the rent is really expensive? I share rent with my sister but before it's split we pay $975 but soon we'll start having to pay for utilities. So we'll end up paying around $1000+. Going from paying $475 for rent to 3 times rent is hard for a lot of people in this economy..

[@Elsith01]

@@simplyboppingK 475x3... each? 2,850 in rent?

[@simplyboppingK]

@@Elsith01 maybe not 3 times the rent, but the point is going from paying $475 and splitting an apartment is a lot different than having a studio/1bd by yourself with rent starting at $1000+ in this economy..

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

I just came back last week from my first Chicago visit. I was blown away by architecture and the overall vibe. My previous travels included Europe and any city that offers me history, art, original architecture is a win for me. I instantly wanted to move but I quickly stopped myself because it's a false feeling. lol

[@timward3116]

As a person who spent the first third of my life in the Chicagoland area, I always measure my current MAJOR sunbelt city, where I've lived the second two-thirds of my life, against Chicago. My city is like an endless sprawling brown suburb without a city to be a suburb of. It has its advantages and isn't horrible in any way other than its mediocrity, but it just isn't a "real city" like Chicago is. However, it is home. But like the song goes, Chicago keeps tugging my sleeve. It's the guy or girl in high school who you just never really forget and always wonder, "What if?" Sure, the winters aren't the greatest - but the spring and fall are phenomenal. The museums are second to none IN THE WORLD. The architecture is a fascinating walk through a century and a half of history... and such great care was taken to make the city look great. Yeh, taxes are high (much higher than where I am), but Chicagoans do save money in other ways. Sigh. Part of me will always miss it... particularly in the spring and fall.

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

What is the average price for a one-bedroom apartment, not luxury, approximately within 15-20-mile radius of city center?

[@dannylopez2112]

I really thinking of moving to Chicago I’m a military veteran and they have good benefits for us plus the banking / financial industry is good there

[@SammieSebastian-u2c]

Well since I do happen to find myself currently living out here in what is a lovely 4 seasoned great lakes town and state I actually really do like the weather up this way and since I am in northeastern Wisconsin Chicago winters aren't anywhere near as bad as our winters and Chicago still remains a beautiful big metropolis despite its nasty rep its got tons to offer from anywhere from it's plenty of unique different museums and parks and vibrant neighborhoods / communities you don't need a car you can always rely on the public transportation. Chicago isn't even in the top ten when it comes to deadly crime. Chicago has great networking tons of major companies and as place that has nice lakefront beaches and parts of Chicagoland like some of those suburbs are laid back and easy to deal with. Corruption is everywhere so is crime. Expect it crazy shit still happens anywhere everywhere all the time. Do you're own research I felt safe in the suburbs and other energetic lake front towns like Evanston. The music scene is and always has been lively. Chicago is cleaner than NYC but I love them both. The hustle and bustle of Chicago has always been interesting. Tons of amazing universities. Still find Chicago healthcare system fascinating . So much that Chicago provides and yes a abundant in active festivities it's a action packed environment. Be careful in Chicago be mindful. You should know the drill by now . Visit for 3-4 days on vacay check it out for you're own before making you're jump to becoming a Chicago resident.

[@wkw4095]

I'm just going to comment before watching this. Just got back from Chicago. I heard lots of bad about Chicago so I was going to skip it on my Lake MI loop that included the UP. My adult daughter lives in NYC and was joining us for this trip and insisted on a stop in Chicago. We stayed 1 night 2 days. I was blown by the cleanliness( my daughter said it's due to alleys...NY lacks that) , the architecture, that little river and of course that awesome lake....and you have that beach right off the city to swim! Love it. Especially for the sailing opportunities. I spent most of my time saying "this way better than NYC" my daughter was getting agitated with that. ;) ok, now I'll watch

[@TevinJamesBand]

Hi, thinking of visiting there, is it safe, the migrant's? Crime, heard it's been pretty bad the last couple years, need an honest opinion, please and thank you!

[@Javier-mh8sp]

Chicago is not a hot bed for people looking for jobs. Chicago isn't even ranked in the top 20 best places jor job seekers.

[@strangersandfriends]

Awesome content! Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@maryparis9136]

I moved out of Chicago in 2009, I am 3 hours away in Indiana I pay $100 a year I own my house.

[@mundelein68]

Daley received criticism when family, personal friends, and political allies disproportionately benefited from city contracting. He took office in a city with regular annual budget surpluses and left the city with massive structural deficits. His budgets ran up the largest deficits in Chicago history.

[@Elsith01]

and he pretty much gave away the parking meters.

[@roziemazo4185]

First, I've never been to Chicago. I'm aware that a city CAN be dangerous. Hell, if you ask me, ALL cities are dangerous. Your breakdown of the city gives me great insight into Chicagoland. I've been joking with my family about Chicago being my hometown for some time now. Just imagine a nerd claiming to be hard and a fearless gangster outside of a computer program😅. Yes, they laugh at me a lot. I can only assume that God Algorithm overheard me joking around, and you populated into my recommended videos to watch. Now, I will be visiting soon. You guys wouldn't hit a 🤓 that wears glasses, right...? 😂😂😂😂 Thank You sincerely.

[@bstone9239]

My step mother just left my daddy to go back Illinois she said it’s to humid here in North Carolina 😂. People are a bunch of cupcakes now days.

[@kickflipperland12]

Of course it’s worth it, I’m moving there in a month. Is Rogers park and Edgewater safe ?

[@GabrielGonzalez-df8jr]

yes both are

[@JustAMortyy]

There was just a shoot out at rogers park, 4 injured, WOMAN killed. Near a playground too.

[@plagueratofdoom7762]

Edgewater is better.

[@Ant-ux9wh]

Edgewater is def better, but I prefer closer to downtown. Lakeview or Lincoln park tbh

[@st.toussaint4632]

I move there next month! Still looking for cool spots!

[@samdelon]

Chicago has only 5 months of pleasant weather.If you prefer colder temperature, Chicago is waiting for you!Also cost of living is becoming like NYC

[@automagic11]

Chicago is great but would be so much better of a city if CTA was more funded, and if there were more development in the underfunded south and west sides.

[@MLouah-gp9ef]

A Chicago real estate convinced that Chicago is a great place to live. Seems about right.

[@rmp7400]

Chicago is a lot like New Orleans: residents are very proud of living in those cities if they have never lived in healthier environments.

[@vetteseller5]

did he say.... 5 months of winter? thats half the year COLD!!

[@FaransinaAORumere]

Thank you for sharing this. I'll be moving to Chicago this year to start my graduate study. Can't wait to see more of your content about the city

[@i.ak.1684]

"housing, which actually seems to be slightly higher" - a whopping fifty percent more expensive than elsewhere..

[@dmnddog7417]

It really depends on the neighborhood. Also, if there are some high price outliers, they tend to skew things up. I think that median price he showed has to do with larger apartments which there are plenty of in the city. Many people live in 2 or 3-bd apts (two-income homes) and they're the ones that tend to be in that $2k range. Before 2020 it was pretty normal to see apts renting for about $1/sq. ft in those larger units. I know because I used to live in one, and the space was very generous. It's normal for for those units to take up an entire floor of a two or three storey building. Rents have increased a bit like everywhere else after the pandemic especially in new construction units, but you can still find good affordable housing in legacy buildings.

[@MENSA.lady2]

Was Living in Chicago ever worth it ?

[@mimipastnfuture5732]

This is awesome to hear. Seems like all we hear about is the very negative part of Chicago.

[@MikeM-qb9qh]

On crime ... "As a realtor, I cant get into a lot of detail" .... wtf? Why not?

[@samdelon]

Because you would avoid those areas😀...Usually realtors don't say about dangerous neighborhoods

[@bartekwshwsh6039]

2 years ago I moved from Palatine to Dallas TX. I'd like to come back.

[@doubleoseven273]

Dallas is a boring city, no doubt. Try Austin or some places further west.

[@chitown1019]

Don’t ever move here it sucks

[@JoeBurrow-nv2lr]

why😂😂

[@Linkbetweenus27]

I've been thinking about moving to Chicago for a while, but the thought of moving somewhere I know nobody scares me. Are people in Chicago generally cool with outsiders and transplants from other parts of the country?

[@d3ath961]

Yes. Compared to the other 2 big major cities like New York or Los Angeles, we have some of the friendliest people you'll meet.

[@Linkbetweenus27]

@@d3ath961 That’s great to know! I was worried I’d be a fish out of water but I guess everyone is when they first move to a place.

[@MomoAfterDark]

We live in America... why would you be scared to go to a new place. Buck up and get out there and socialize

[@Linkbetweenus27]

@@MomoAfterDark This country is a groundswell of all kinds of hate so you can never be too careful.

[@Ant-ux9wh]

Depends on where u live in the city. People in chicago often say yes but they live on the northside and thats the only experience they have cus this city is pretty huge. In Lakeview and Lincoln park and whatnot, yes they're very nice. In Englewood and Austin, you'll prob get that much more brash, blunt chicago attitutde

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[@gibson3419]

It’s never been worth living in Chicago 😂

[@dmnddog7417]

Yet, here we are, 2.7 million in the city proper. So, I'd say it's worth it for some.

[@socialconservative1986]

Nope! It's not

[@Mancer1980]

Chicago would be great if it wasn’t for the insane crime. You can’t take public transportation without SOMETHING making you very alert.

[@katrinascott8199]

That’s every big city.

[@rustyshackleford4117]

It's fine 99.9% of the time lol. You're just watching too much Fox news.

[@ShameenYakubu]

Welcome to any big city in America 😂

[@doubleoseven273]

For me Chicago has NEVER BEEN worth it, the place has terrible weather and the city is massively corrupt, sure there are somehow big name companies and opportunities still there and the summers are nice but the downsides are insurmountable and too great to ignore. It blows my mind why people congregate there. I can't imagine selling my car or living in a tiny shack of an apartment. There's just too many better alternatives elsewhere.

[@bigjon18680]

It blows your mind? Everyone has different preferences. I can’t imagine living in a suburb and driving everywhere, but that’s me. Tons of people are in Chicago because it’s a great city and many people enjoy the city life. It’s not a bad thing. At the end of the day, those alternatives are not giving up close proximity to many amenities, a high abundance of culture, good food, architecture, and an overall world class city. But, for some people it’s worth the trade off. We can all get along.

[@jw5931]

Lol please stay out forever

[@RobertSpiller]

Wow...I love Chicago but tell me where they have better food, a better transportation system, and better quality of life. By the way, I'm one of those hoping to move to the Chicago area.

[@doubleoseven273]

@@RobertSpiller better quality of life? How is selling your car and living in a tiny studio apartment a high quality life? Not to mention high cost and city tax on every purchase. Pick any city, they ALL have exceptional food you just have to find them.

[@RobertSpiller]

@@doubleoseven273 I grant you that high taxes are a bummer, but still overall there's so much to do in the city...both downtown and in the suburbs.

[@trendzone3865]

Chicago is next to a natural resource (water), and the property is a PLUS PLUS PLUS on the real estate market. The world is headed to a natural resource BOOOOM. So just wait.🤫🫣