New York vs Philadelphia
Simple answer
You'd likely save $424 a month in Philadelphia.
Typical rent is $1,821 in New York and $1,397 in Philadelphia. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
New York
New York
- Typical rent
- $1,821
- Typical pay
- $80,483 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,971
- Price index
- 112.6 (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.