salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$204
👥 People living there
505,268
196,906
Commute to work
26.5 min
28.2 min
College degree
59.2%
36.3%
Own their home
46.4%
76%
Below poverty line
16.9%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Peoria for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Peoria cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $60,371 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Peoria?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $103,336 in Peoria, 11% more in Peoria.