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
$1,711
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$204
👥 People living there
237,242
196,906
Commute to work
18.9 min
28.2 min
College degree
47.5%
36.3%
Own their home
63.2%
76%
Below poverty line
10.6%
8.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Boise City 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 Boise City?
About $61,394 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Peoria?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $103,336 in Peoria, 12% more in Peoria.