Chicago vs Columbus
Simple answer
You'd likely save $145 a month in Columbus.
Typical rent is $1,440 in Chicago and $1,295 in Columbus. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Chicago
Illinois
- Typical rent
- $1,440
- Typical pay
- $77,902 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,011
- Price index
- 103.6 (metro)
Columbus
Ohio
- Typical rent
- $1,295
- Typical pay
- $66,082 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,602
- Price index
- 95.5 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.