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Moving from Florida to Illinois

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Florida to Illinois move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Florida

Population21.5M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$400,000
Avg Rent$1,700/mo
Property Tax Rate0.89%
DESTINATION

Moving to Illinois

Population12.8M
State Income Tax4.95%
Avg Home Price$270,000
Avg Rent$1,300/mo
Property Tax Rate2.27%

Why Are People Moving from Florida to Illinois?

The migration corridor between Florida and Illinois is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Florida has no state income tax, compared to 4.95% in Illinois. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Illinois is $130,000 less than Florida, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Illinois average 28°F, compared to 60°F in Florida.

Jobs & Industry: Illinois's key industries include Finance, Manufacturing, Technology, which attract professionals from Florida's Tourism and Agriculture sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

1123 mi
20.4h drive
Jacksonville, FL
Chicago, IL
via I-95 North / I-10 West
1380 mi
20h drive
Chicago, IL
Miami, FL
via I-65 South / I-75 South
1140 mi
17h drive
Chicago, IL
Tampa, FL
via I-65 South / I-75 South
1100 mi
16h drive
Chicago, IL
Orlando, FL
via I-65 South / I-75 South
1520 mi
27.6h drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chicago, IL
via I-65 North

Cities in Florida

Jacksonville

Population950K
Median Home Price$280,000

Miami

Population442K
Median Home Price$550,000

Tampa

Population385K
Median Home Price$380,000

Orlando

Population308K
Median Home Price$350,000

Fort Lauderdale

Population183K
Median Home Price$420,000

Cities in Illinois

Chicago

Population2.7M
Median Home Price$315,000

Other Major Cities

Aurora
Naperville
Rockford
Springfield

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1253 miles between Florida and Illinois:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,427
3–4 BR Home
$3,504

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Florida → Illinois Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Illinois driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Illinois within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Illinois after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Illinois vehicle inspection requirement: Emissions in Chicago and Metro East.

Things to Know About Illinois

  • • Property taxes are among the highest in the nation
  • • Chicago has additional city taxes on many goods and services
  • • I-PASS/E-ZPass is essential for toll roads around Chicago

What's Different: Florida vs Illinois

Taxes

Florida Income Tax:None
Illinois Income Tax:4.95%
Florida Property Tax:0.89%
Illinois Property Tax:2.27%

Weather

Florida Summer Avg:92°F
Illinois Summer Avg:84°F
Florida Winter Avg:60°F
Illinois Winter Avg:28°F

Cost of Living

Florida COL Index:103
Illinois COL Index:97
Florida Avg Home Price:$400,000
Illinois Avg Home Price:$270,000
Florida Avg Rent:$1,700/mo
Illinois Avg Rent:$1,300/mo

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