Chicago vs Houston
Simple answer
You'd likely save $79 a month in Houston.
Typical rent is $1,440 in Chicago and $1,361 in Houston. 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)
Houston
Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,361
- Typical pay
- $64,813 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,497
- Price index
- 98.6 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.