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Cost & Benefits

Dallas vs Philadelphia

Simple answer

You'd likely save $75 a month in Philadelphia.

Typical rent is $1,472 in Dallas and $1,397 in Philadelphia. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Dallas

Texas

Typical rent
$1,472
Typical pay
$70,518 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,807
Price index
103.1 (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.