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
$1,988
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$204
👥 People living there
219,215
196,906
Commute to work
30.2 min
28.2 min
College degree
21.2%
36.3%
Own their home
58.9%
76%
Below poverty line
13.3%
8.4%
Unemployment
7.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $58,023 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Peoria?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $103,336 in Peoria, 17% more in Peoria.