Chicago is located in northeast Illinois at the south-west tip of Lake Michigan. It sits on the continental divide at the site of the Chicago Portage, which connects the Mississippi River, and the watersheds of the Great Lakes. Chicago sites beside Lake Michigan, The Chicago River in downtown and in the industrial south side the Calumet River.
Chicago is one of those places that offer a high quality of living at affordable prices. You can still buy a single family dwelling for an average price of $210,000 US which considering the prices of houses in other US cities this is pretty darn impressive.
If you are not ready to buy that is okay because rent is also very affordable in Chicago. A studio suite can be found for around $650 US, while a 2-bedroom apartment will be around the $1000 US mark. You will pay the most to live in Lincoln Park and the lease in Andersonville.
Once you are settled you should have little trouble finding work whether you are looking for full time or part time. Of course, the availability of work does to some degree depend on what type of work you are looking for.
When it comes to commuting, you have several options. You might have your own car with you, which gives you all the flexibility you will need to come and go as long as you can afford the rather high parking rates. You can also rely on Chicago Transit Authority, which has buses and trains that are safe and convenient. There is also the red Line train and the bus system to compliment the subway. You should have no problem getting to where you need to go.
Chicago has a reputation as the windy city but it also has a reputation for its balmy summers and not so balmy winters with an average summer temperature of 80 degrees and an average winter temperature of 35 degrees. In Chicago, you get to enjoy four seasons.
Chicago is an exciting metropolitan that still holds its classic mid-western values. You get the perfect mix of lifestyle, opportunity, and recreation. Enjoy a little Chicago culture with the theater, museums, and architecture.
In addition, in case you had not noticed by the housing prices this is the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire USA. There's a wonderful mix of neighborhoods to choose from including artistic neighborhoods right through to family neighborhoods.
The population is just under 3 million with the population being split between male and females almost equally with 35% ranging in age from 25 to 44.
Chicago is one of the major US cities and it has an interesting history dating back to 1848. In 1871, the Chicago fires wiped out a huge portion of the city but rebuilding was rapid and the city rebounded very quickly.
The location of Chicago makes it very appealing with warm temperatures, lots of water to enjoy, and plenty of culture and entertainment. Come enjoy living in Chicago.
