What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Peoria, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 394% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Peoria, Illinois?

A salary of $40,000 in Peoria, Illinois should increase to $81,516 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PEORIA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Peoria, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 103.8% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,516 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Washington
than in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Peoria, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

537.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% higher

Commute

82.8% higher

Health

14.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Peoria, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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