Chicago vs San Diego
Simple answer
You'd likely save $873 a month in Chicago.
Typical rent is $2,313 in San Diego and $1,440 in Chicago. 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 Diego
California
- Typical rent
- $2,313
- Typical pay
- $108,077 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,823
- Price index
- 111.9 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.