Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 10.9% cheaper than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,572 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Peoria
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Chester, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower