salaryPeoria is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,185
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$143
👥 People living there
196,906
307,284
Commute to work
28.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
36.3%
43.8%
Own their home
76%
52.9%
Below poverty line
8.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
4%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Peoria is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,185 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $62,470 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $79,155 in St. Paul, 31% more in Peoria.