Pekin, Illinois vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,873 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Peru
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Peru, IL
Compared to Pekin, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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