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State-to-State Guide

Moving from North Dakota to Illinois

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving North Dakota

Population779K
State Income Tax0%-2.5%
Avg Home Price$250,000
Avg Rent$900/mo
Property Tax Rate0.98%
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 North Dakota to Illinois?

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

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Illinois average 28°F, compared to 10°F in North Dakota.

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

Cities in North Dakota

Other Major Cities

Bismarck
Grand Forks
Minot

Cities in Illinois

Other Major Cities

Aurora
Naperville
Rockford
Springfield

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 739 miles between North Dakota and Illinois:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,170
3–4 BR Home
$2,887

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

North DakotaIllinois 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: North Dakota vs Illinois

Taxes

North Dakota Income Tax:0%-2.5%
Illinois Income Tax:4.95%
North Dakota Property Tax:0.98%
Illinois Property Tax:2.27%

Weather

North Dakota Summer Avg:80°F
Illinois Summer Avg:84°F
North Dakota Winter Avg:10°F
Illinois Winter Avg:28°F

Cost of Living

North Dakota COL Index:97
Illinois COL Index:97
North Dakota Avg Home Price:$250,000
Illinois Avg Home Price:$270,000
North Dakota Avg Rent:$900/mo
Illinois Avg Rent:$1,300/mo

Ready to make the move to Illinois?

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