salaryPeoria 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
$2,109
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
185,604
196,906
Commute to work
26.1 min
28.2 min
College degree
40.8%
36.3%
Own their home
54.1%
76%
Below poverty line
15%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Peoria for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $52,916 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Peoria?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $103,336 in Peoria, 13% more in Peoria.
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