salaryDurham 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
$1,797
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$204
👥 People living there
291,467
196,906
Commute to work
22.3 min
28.2 min
College degree
57.3%
36.3%
Own their home
52.3%
76%
Below poverty line
11.7%
8.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $61,909 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Peoria?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $103,336 in Peoria, 15% more in Peoria.