Ithaca, New York vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 25.1% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,449 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Peru
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Peru, IL
Compared to Ithaca, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower