Peoria, Illinois vs. Wakarusa, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakarusa, Indiana is 17.6% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,591 in Wakarusa, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakarusa, Indiana is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Wakarusa
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Wakarusa, IN
Compared to Peoria, Wakarusa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower