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Moving from Oregon to Illinois

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Oregon

Population4.2M
State Income Tax4.75%-9.9%
Avg Home Price$480,000
Avg Rent$1,500/mo
Property Tax Rate0.97%
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 Oregon to Illinois?

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

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Illinois is significantly lower than Oregon, which is a major draw for relocating families. The average home price in Illinois is $210,000 less than Oregon, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Illinois average 28°F, compared to 40°F in Oregon.

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

Popular City-to-City Routes

2281 mi
41.5h drive
Portland, OR
Chicago, IL
via I-90 East

Cities in Oregon

Portland

Population653K
Median Home Price$500,000

Other Major Cities

Bend
Eugene
Medford
Salem

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 2281 miles between Oregon and Illinois:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,941
3–4 BR Home
$4,737

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

Oregon → 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: Oregon vs Illinois

Taxes

Oregon Income Tax:4.75%-9.9%
Illinois Income Tax:4.95%
Oregon Property Tax:0.97%
Illinois Property Tax:2.27%

Weather

Oregon Summer Avg:80°F
Illinois Summer Avg:84°F
Oregon Winter Avg:40°F
Illinois Winter Avg:28°F

Cost of Living

Oregon COL Index:113
Illinois COL Index:97
Oregon Avg Home Price:$480,000
Illinois Avg Home Price:$270,000
Oregon Avg Rent:$1,500/mo
Illinois Avg Rent:$1,300/mo

Ready to make the move to Illinois?

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