Chicago vs Washington
Simple answer
You'd likely save $514 a month in Chicago.
Typical rent is $1,954 in Washington 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)
Washington
District of Columbia
- Typical rent
- $1,954
- Typical pay
- $109,870 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,438
- Price index
- 108.9 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.