salaryPeoria is 13% 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
$2,511
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$204
👥 People living there
439,418
196,906
Commute to work
29.8 min
28.2 min
College degree
48.7%
36.3%
Own their home
42.3%
76%
Below poverty line
13.4%
8.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Peoria for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $52,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Peoria?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $103,336 in Peoria, 6% more in Oakland.