What is a pro or con of living in Peoria, Illinoiscompared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Peoria.

What salary do I need to live in Peoria, Illinois copmared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana could decrease to $45,844 in Peoria, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 8.3% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,844 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Peoria
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, IN vs. Peoria, IL

Compared to Fort Wayne, Peoria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

15.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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