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
$1,719
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$204
👥 People living there
977,670
196,906
Commute to work
24.1 min
28.2 min
College degree
33.2%
36.3%
Own their home
57.6%
76%
Below poverty line
14.5%
8.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $60,720 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Peoria?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $103,336 in Peoria, 27% more in Peoria.