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Cost & Benefits

Chicago vs San Antonio

Simple answer

You'd likely save $116 a month in San Antonio.

Typical rent is $1,440 in Chicago and $1,324 in San Antonio. 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)

San Antonio

Texas

Typical rent
$1,324
Typical pay
$65,056 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,441
Price index
94.7 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.