Peoria, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.3% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,372 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Chicago
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Peoria, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher