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Cost & Benefits

Metropolis vs Paducah

Simple answer

You'd likely save $82 a month in Metropolis.

Typical rent is $834 in Paducah and $752 in Metropolis. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Metropolis

Illinois

Typical rent
$752
Typical pay
$50,399 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$993
Price index
86.1 (metro)

Paducah

Kentucky

Typical rent
$834
Typical pay
$49,915 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,131
Price index
86.1 (metro)

Benefits after a move

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