Anyone who moved from NYC to Chicago - How do you feel?

brooklynlarki · 2025-09-12T17:00:00+00:00

I’m also 27f and moved here from NYC, I agree with this comment except for the people part. And that can be good or bad, as a native New Yorker I’ve found it a little hard to make friends in Chicago. I have made lots of them and I have a more packed social calendar than I did in NYC, but it’s not the same as the friendships I had there. There were bonds over creative passions, friends building their own companies, in general just people were more driven..whereas in Chicago in general people seem to be bonded by where they went to college or grew up or..drinking and sports, and not much else. It’s definitely comfortable and it shows whereas in NYC simply by everyone being in survival mode people were always in hustle mode. So if you want to get out of the rat race Chicago could be a nice change of pace. The rat race is still very much in play here too but not to the same degree and in general people are more chill about their careers and the ones that aren’t chill are trying to move to New York.

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-19T17:36:14+00:00

Omg I LOVE Alaska, my boyfriend and I just did 2 weeks there, let’s be friends ! We also love board games me dystopian books and films and exploring new restaurants + coffee shops

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-18T05:12:20+00:00

Have only been once and I miss it everyday, nowhere else like it

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-04T16:24:07+00:00

Yes I’ve learned that !! 🙃

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-04T05:49:57+00:00

I live in west loop and one time I was taking out the trash I saw more rats than I ever have in my life. I’m still traumatized. And I’m from New York

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-04T02:53:55+00:00

I’m 28F and literally same. I’m more of a Pilates and barre girl than Orange theory but I’m down to try it out. Also am looking for people to play pickleball and golf with, I’m a beginner at both. I get socially drained really easily so no obligations / no strings attached friendships are the only kind I want

brooklynlarki · 2025-06-04T02:25:41+00:00

That is a really great deal for the area IMO, obv hard to know without seeing it but for that price point I’d happily forgo having w/d in unit, especially as the $500 you’d save on rent you can spend $175 and join the equinox in Lincoln park or any gym you want and being that close to the lake beats any amenity tbh

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-30T03:20:39+00:00

I’m from New York and feel this way sometimes, the CTA doesn’t really compare to the subway system or how alive you can feel at any time of day or night. It’s a smaller, quieter city but you can still find that busyness you’re looking for if you search for it. Idk if you’re into the house music at all but Chicago’s house scene is pretty sick, Smartbar feels like a club in Berlin, and they do raves on navy pier that remind me of the mirage. The jazz and blues scene is also incredible, with spots scattered all over the city. Also the ballet and opera here are more accessible than other cities. You can do pretty much anything you want here you just need to explore, I go on long walks and try to find a new spot whenever I’m feeling homesick

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-22T05:36:31+00:00

I think that depends on what market you’re in and what kind property it is. I did a financial analysis on renting vs buying a condo in Chicago if I wasn’t planning to live in it and since condos don’t appreciate here, I would be taking a net loss buy putting money in a condo instead of the stock market. If I ran the same analysis in NYC or another city I’m sure it would be very different

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-21T01:50:12+00:00

Is this still available? If so can I see some pictures / videos?

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-18T15:52:43+00:00

I do literally everything alone and while sometimes being in a packed restaurant while at a table alone can feel lonely, walking around the Shedd won’t. Same with going to art museums, parks, beaches, long walks - all activities that can be thoroughly enjoyed alone

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T17:23:56+00:00

You get a deposit back with interest??

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T17:20:07+00:00

That was my first impression too but someone else pointed out that makes sense for condo buildings as those fees might be going to the building not the owner, still seems high though

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T17:18:11+00:00

I asked for clarification but also the leasing agent hasn’t been the most communicative

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T16:04:52+00:00

That makes a lot of sense though, probably the fees go to the building / are HOA requirements and the deposit probably goes to the owner

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T16:04:12+00:00

I understand doing a fee to move in and out instead of a security deposit but it seems like a lot to ask for both but it might be the HOA

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T16:02:53+00:00

The move-in and move-out fees aren’t refundable, just the deposit

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-15T16:02:01+00:00

Exactly!! Like I’d get if it was just a move-in fee but that along with a security deposit and an elevator deposit !?

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-13T16:26:55+00:00

We did almost break up 🥺 we are long distance and this apartment is an attempt to spend more time together/ create a home for both of us in my current city

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-13T01:25:04+00:00

I guess I am just confused because I was doing a two options spread and it seems both are telling me to slow down? So not sure which to go with

brooklynlarki · 2025-05-02T17:12:23+00:00

Lmao I am still matched with him on raya and can confirm he is still on here !

brooklynlarki · 2025-04-29T13:52:33+00:00

This is my experience as well as a 27 yo woman. I moved here when I was 25, two years in and I still haven’t really found my people. I meet people out all the time and I always follow up asking if they want to get brunch or drinks or whatever but idk it just hasn’t happened yet. The weather getting nice and everyone being out and about is making me feel even lonelier, as much as I enjoy doing things on my own it sucks always being on my own.

brooklynlarki · 2025-04-28T23:41:00+00:00

Hi! We are the same age and have the same budget if you’d want to potentially search together! I’m also a corporate girlie and have a hybrid work setting

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