2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Martinez, CA vs Peoria, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Peoria or is it cheaper to live in Martinez?
- Peoria is 35.4% less expensive than Martinez.

Which city has more affordable housing, Peoria or Martinez?
- Peoria housing costs are 46.4% less expensive than Martinez housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Martinez or is Health Care more affordable in Peoria.
- Health related expenses are 23.6% less in Peoria.
 Martinez, CAPeoria, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries109.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing248.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$441,400$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.0100
 Miscellaneous157.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Martinez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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Reviews for Peoria    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

personally not for me. the people tried to burn me at the stake but i ran away. if this is somehting you are inot would definetly recommend!! <3 ur  More

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I know, its strange, I want to go live in Prescott for years!!!! Don't know why!!!! Its a strong feeling I have! I don't know what to do or why I have this strong  More

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Over 10 years ago

great  More

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