Columbus, Indiana vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,411 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Peoria
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Columbus, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower