salaryMilwaukee is 4% 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
$1,284
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$204
👥 People living there
566,973
196,906
Commute to work
22.4 min
28.2 min
College degree
27.4%
36.3%
Own their home
41.8%
76%
Below poverty line
22.8%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,284 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $62,315 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Peoria?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $103,336 in Peoria, 43% more in Peoria.