Virginia Beach is calling your name 

It’s around 900 miles to drive from Chicago, IL, to your new home in Virginia Beach. It’s the most populous city in Virginia, with just under 458,000 residents and 1.8 million in the metro. 

Chicago holds the same title in Illinois but is also the third-largest city in the U.S. and much larger than Virginia Beach. Chicago has 2.7 million city residents and 9.6 million in the metro.  

Virginia Beach has a different way of life than the fast-paced lifestyle in Chicago. Keep reading to learn more about the beach town. 

Beach vibes in “The Resort City”

Get ready for beach vibes and more sunshine in Virginia Beach. The town typically has 213 sunny days per year, compared to only 189 in Chicago. Summers are also a bit warmer, with highs averaging 88 degrees vs. 84 in Chicago. 

Virginia Beach is humid most of the year and receives around 47 inches of rain annually, almost 10 inches more than Chicago’s yearly average.  

Winter lows can hit freezing in Virginia Beach, and you can expect up to 6 inches of snow. This is a milder winter than Chicago, with its average low of 19 degrees and 35 inches of snow. 

Enjoy the outdoors and more

Virginia Beach is a perfect town for people who love being outside. Besides the beaches, you’ll find hiking trails at First Landing State Park. The city is also host to multiple festivals, markets and outdoor concerts. 

This hit tourist destination, known for its laid-back vibe, has many local art galleries and museums. When you get hungry, you can choose from multiple local dining options, including seafood, Southern comfort food, farm-to-table and international cuisine. 

Ready to work in the vacation town you’ll call home?

Virginia Beach has a strong job market, and it’s ranked in the top 10 on U.S. News and World Report's “Best Places to Live” list. Average salaries are higher than the national average, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. The cost of living there is also lower than in Chicago. 

The city and surrounding areas have a robust hospitality and tourism sector. Other popular fields include business, defense contracting, education, finance and healthcare. 

Top employers include Avis, Geico, Gold Key/PHR, Lockheed Martin and Sentara Healthcare. 

 Move to Virginia easily with U-Pack

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