Peoria, Illinois vs. Amherst, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Virginia is 16.5% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,254 in Amherst, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Virginia is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Amherst
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Amherst, VA
Compared to Peoria, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower