salaryBrownsville is 17% 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
$1,204
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$204
👥 People living there
189,177
196,906
Commute to work
21.4 min
28.2 min
College degree
24.5%
36.3%
Own their home
61.7%
76%
Below poverty line
23.7%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 Brownsville or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $70,260 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Peoria?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $103,336 in Peoria, 46% more in Peoria.