salaryPeoria is 3% 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
$1,826
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$204
👥 People living there
511,764
196,906
Commute to work
24.7 min
28.2 min
College degree
32.5%
36.3%
Own their home
64.4%
76%
Below poverty line
10.3%
8.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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 Mesa or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $58,467 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Peoria?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $103,336 in Peoria, 14% more in Peoria.