Peoria, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 107.6% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $518,945 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Boston
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Peoria, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.6% higher
      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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher