salaryMobile is 14% 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
$1,257
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$204
👥 People living there
203,416
196,906
Commute to work
22.8 min
28.2 min
College degree
32%
36.3%
Own their home
54%
76%
Below poverty line
18.4%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 Mobile or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $68,567 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Peoria?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $103,336 in Peoria, 44% more in Peoria.