Houston vs Philadelphia
Simple answer
You'd likely save $36 a month in Houston.
Typical rent is $1,397 in Philadelphia and $1,361 in Houston. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Houston
Texas
- Typical rent
- $1,361
- Typical pay
- $64,813 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $1,497
- Price index
- 98.6 (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.