I love Chicago, help me move there!!!?
I live in West Palm Beach, FL right now and I HATE it...and i've been to Chicago probably 5 times and it is my absolute favorite place in the world...so i was thinking...time to move there 
so that's my plan for the summer...and i just wanted some info from all you natives there. Average price for a studio/one bedroom? Worst parts of the city(so i don't look there)? Best place to look for a job? Should I sell my car? How much does the train cost to take everyday? I think that's about it...LOL any and ALL information is greatly appreciated, I want to make the move Thanks!!!
You can find a decent 1 BR apartment in a decent neighborhood for about $600 and up (a studio can be found for a lot cheapter). I'm assuming because you don't have a job lined up you won't want to pay $1000 for an apartment. Try the areas of Rogers Park, edgewater, parts of Wrigleyville, Buena Park, Irving Park, Roscoe Village. You can probably find one or two apts. in your price range in these areas. Check the Chicago Reader website and click on "apartments", then check out the neighborhoods I mentioned. There are a few place on the Northwest side that you might want to check out too, but they're a little far from the "action". sell you car if you want; you don't really need it because the public transportation is pretty good (most of the time), although it can it pretty cold standing on a bus stop for a half hour. The train and bus cost $2 but you can buy a pass and ride for a discounted price. As far as work, start looking now before you get here. Go to the Chicago Tribune website, the Chicago Reader website, Monster.com, etc.and see what's out there. It really depends on what you know how to do.There are a million bars here, you can always get a job as a bartender or a waitress in a bar. They make decent money with tips.
But if you move here in the summer just remember: it's may be all nice and sunny and warm and fun, but winter is always around the corner. This ain't Florida!
