salaryEl Paso is 12% 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
$1,246
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$204
👥 People living there
680,130
196,906
Commute to work
23.4 min
28.2 min
College degree
28.1%
36.3%
Own their home
60.8%
76%
Below poverty line
18.4%
8.4%
Unemployment
6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 El Paso or Peoria cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $67,184 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Peoria?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $103,336 in Peoria, 38% more in Peoria.