salaryBuffalo is 5% 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
$1,397
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$204
👥 People living there
276,854
196,906
Commute to work
19.9 min
28.2 min
College degree
31.2%
36.3%
Own their home
43%
76%
Below poverty line
26%
8.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 Buffalo or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,026 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Peoria?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $103,336 in Peoria, 48% more in Peoria.