salaryCharlotte is 3% 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
$1,881
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$204
👥 People living there
903,844
196,906
Commute to work
24.7 min
28.2 min
College degree
48%
36.3%
Own their home
51%
76%
Below poverty line
11.7%
8.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 Charlotte or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $62,052 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Peoria?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $103,336 in Peoria, 14% more in Peoria.