salaryDes Moines is 10% 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
$1,266
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$204
👥 People living there
212,421
196,906
Commute to work
19.5 min
28.2 min
College degree
29.7%
36.3%
Own their home
60.5%
76%
Below poverty line
15%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines 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 Des Moines or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $65,873 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Peoria?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $103,336 in Peoria, 31% more in Peoria.