Moving from Jersey City, NJ, to Chicago, IL

Chicago bound

Moving from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Chicago, Illinois, nearly 800 miles away means living in a bigger city with a smaller metro area. 

Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., with over 2.7 million residents. Jersey City has only 292,000 people in the city limits, but its proximity to New York City makes it part of a much larger metropolitan area of over 20 million residents. 

Your new hometown has a big city appeal with something for everyone to enjoy. 

Switching waterfront views

Both Chicago and Jersey City have waterfront views, but their distance apart brings mild climate differences.  

Chicago's location on the shore of Lake Michigan gives it a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Its temperatures typically range between 19 and 84 degrees, compared to 25 to 86 degrees in Jersey City. 

Chicago averages 38 inches of rain annually, 10 inches less than Jersey City. However, Chicago has higher snowfall, with an average of 35 inches per year, compared to 26 inches in Jersey City. 

Embrace the foodie culture of Chicago

Moving out of the NYC metro area doesn’t mean giving up the melting pot of international cuisine offerings. Chicago is a foodie city with multiple options to satisfy your appetite.  

Try Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to see if you prefer it to New York-style slices. And don’t miss Chicago-style hot dogs, maybe while catching a Cubs or White Sox MLB game. 

Other popular offerings in the city include Italian beef sandwiches, Garrett Popcorn, and the original rainbow cone. 

Enjoy a lower cost of living

Although Chicago isn’t an inexpensive city, it does have a lower cost of living when compared to Jersey City, especially in housing. 

Many Chicago residents are employed in business, finance, engineering, government, healthcare and transportation. 

Top employers include Deloitte, Ford Motor Company, JPMorgan Chase, Nestle and United Airlines. 

Move to Chicago with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and more than 25 years of long-distance moving experience. We have locations near Jersey City and Chicago ready to help with your move. We’re a DIY service where you handle packing, loading, and unloading, and then take care of the driving. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.