Normal, Illinois vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,808 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Pekin
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Normal, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower