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
$1,887
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$204
👥 People living there
179,898
196,906
Commute to work
27.2 min
28.2 min
College degree
38.5%
36.3%
Own their home
66.4%
76%
Below poverty line
9.5%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $60,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Peoria?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $103,336 in Peoria, 2% more in Peoria.