Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

Straight-line distance: 1,749 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$2,147 – $3,434
2-3 bedroom$4,703 – $7,457
4+ bedroom house$7,708 – $12,173

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Chicago compares to Los Angeles

Los Angeles's median home value is $822,600 — 170% higher than Chicago's $304,500.

Median household income is $76,244 in Los Angeles versus $71,673 in Chicago.

Typical rent runs $1,791 in Los Angeles and $1,314 in Chicago.

On housing costs, Chicago, IL looks more affordable than Los Angeles, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricLos Angeles, CAChicago, IL
Population3,881,0412,721,914
Median home value$822,600$304,500
Median household income$76,244$71,673
Median gross rent$1,791$1,314
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.