salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$204
👥 People living there
914,802
196,906
Commute to work
21.5 min
28.2 min
College degree
38.2%
36.3%
Own their home
44.1%
76%
Below poverty line
18.1%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 Columbus or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,273 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Peoria?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $103,336 in Peoria, 31% more in Peoria.