salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Providence to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,185
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$126
👥 People living there
196,906
191,767
Commute to work
28.2 min
25 min
College degree
36.3%
34.6%
Own their home
76%
41.4%
Below poverty line
8.4%
20.7%
Unemployment
4%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or Providence cheaper to live in?
Peoria and Providence cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $60,653 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or Providence?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $73,466 in Providence, 41% more in Peoria.