salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,533
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$204
👥 People living there
2,328,253
196,906
Commute to work
27.2 min
28.2 min
College degree
36.6%
36.3%
Own their home
42.1%
76%
Below poverty line
19.9%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 Houston or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Houston and Peoria cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $61,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Peoria?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $103,336 in Peoria, 32% more in Peoria.