Moving to Illinois from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Illinois? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Illinois, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Springfield averages 63°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Get free moving quotes to Illinois
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Illinois.
people moved from Syria to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
- · · ·
-
71.84,169
Syria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Illinois compared to Syria.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Syria performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois performs significantly better than Syria 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
Illinois performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Illinois performs significantly better than Syria across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Damascus | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Syria passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Illinois?
From major Illinois cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Syria and Illinois are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Illinois compared to Syria?
Syria performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Illinois compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Springfield is 63°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Springfield receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Illinois?
The official language in Illinois is English. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
