Chicago vs Philadelphia
Simple answer
You'd likely save $43 a month in Philadelphia.
Typical rent is $1,440 in Chicago and $1,397 in Philadelphia. 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)
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $1,397
- Typical pay
- $61,953 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,860
- Price index
- 102.6 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.