salaryCincinnati is 6% 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
$1,379
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
311,224
196,906
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.2 min
College degree
41.8%
36.3%
Own their home
39.8%
76%
Below poverty line
25.5%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $63,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Peoria?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $103,336 in Peoria, 45% more in Peoria.