salaryPeoria is 11% 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
$2,946
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$204
👥 People living there
294,078
196,906
Commute to work
36.8 min
28.2 min
College degree
54.8%
36.3%
Own their home
27.9%
76%
Below poverty line
15.6%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Peoria for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $53,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Peoria?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $103,336 in Peoria, 2% more in Jersey City.