salaryBirmingham is 10% cheaperBased 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
$1,291
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$204
👥 People living there
198,173
196,906
Commute to work
20.8 min
28.2 min
College degree
31.1%
36.3%
Own their home
45.5%
76%
Below poverty line
24.7%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $65,914 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Peoria?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $103,336 in Peoria, 52% more in Peoria.