Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 13.0% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $261,131 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Peoria
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Indianapolis, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher