Peru, Illinois vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 6.4% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,189 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Ottawa
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to Peru, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher