Quality of Life
IT’S A SWEET HOME, CHICAGO.
Chicago is the most livable and welcoming large city in the country – a fact that matters directly to business. People want to live and grow their families here, which helps companies when it comes to recruiting, retaining and growing their workforce.
A Welcoming City For All
While Chicago is most well-known for its central skyline, its true character can be found in any of its 200+ culturally distinct neighborhoods surrounding it.
The city welcomes a wide range of lifestyles, whether it be bustling urban density, quiet residential streets or something in between, and it’s all connected by world-class transit infrastructure.
In Chicago, no matter who you are, you can belong here.
Affordable Cost Of Living
Relative to peer gateway cities, Chicago offers significantly lower costs across housing, transportation, and everyday expenses.
For individuals, that means a higher effective standard of living. For companies, it means advantages in recruiting and in managing operational overhead.
Culture, Food, And Public Life
Chicago's arts and cultural infrastructure is second to none, with world-class museums, a globally recognized restaurant scene, major professional sports franchises, live music, architecture; and a river and lakefront that belongs to the people.
Learn about how we track Chicago’s cultural vibrancy as one of our city’s major economic sectors:
The Bottom Line
Quality of life is one of the biggest factors behind every hiring decision, relocation package, and site selection conversation. Chicago's livability is a business asset: a city where people genuinely want to be makes it easier to recruit the talent that makes companies run.
Let’s Talk Chicago.
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