Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 57.5% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,272 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Peoria
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower