salaryColumbus is 13% 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
$1,314
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$204
👥 People living there
203,711
196,906
Commute to work
20.9 min
28.2 min
College degree
30.5%
36.3%
Own their home
50.8%
76%
Below poverty line
19%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 Columbus or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Peoria?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $103,336 in Peoria, 39% more in Peoria.