salaryKansas City is 9% 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
$1,535
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$204
👥 People living there
510,612
196,906
Commute to work
21.7 min
28.2 min
College degree
38.4%
36.3%
Own their home
55.4%
76%
Below poverty line
14.6%
8.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 Kansas City or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $65,274 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Peoria?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $103,336 in Peoria, 28% more in Peoria.