Moving to United States from Illinois
What to Expect
Considering a move from Illinois to United States? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Illinois to United States, you would find that United States is 2.5% more expensive than Illinois. A $75,000 salary in Illinois would need to be roughly $95,223 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Illinois and United States.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $95,223
To maintain the same standard of living in United States
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.2% more
Groceries
pay 9.7% more
Transportation
pay 0.4% less
Housing
pay 11.7% more
Childcare
pay 6.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in United States cost about 43% more than cities in Illinois.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United States compared to Illinois.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Illinois performs better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs significantly better than Illinois across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Illinois leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs significantly better than Illinois across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Springfield | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Springfield | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in United States than Illinois?
On average United States is around 27% pricier than Illinois, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to United States?
Budget about $23,806 for 3 months in United States (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from United States?
From major United States cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Illinois and United States are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Illinois?
Illinois performs better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in United States compared to Illinois?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 63°F in Springfield. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Springfield gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
Both Illinois and United States share the same official language: English.
