salaryPeoria is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,185
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$163
👥 People living there
196,906
319,069
Commute to work
28.2 min
31.3 min
College degree
36.3%
25.7%
Own their home
76%
56.8%
Below poverty line
8.4%
12.2%
Unemployment
4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $63,436 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or Riverside?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $98,192 in Riverside, 5% more in Peoria.