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How Peoria's prices compare to the US city average across major spending categories.
How far does your salary go in Peoria?
Your $100,000 in Peoria has the same purchasing power as $120,569 in the average US city. You'd need $20,569 less here to maintain that standard of living.
Demographics and workforce data from the US Census ACS 5-Year.
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Wondering whether you should move to Peoria? It depends on what you're optimizing for, but the city has real arguments in its favor: your dollar carries more weight here and short commutes are the local norm. The data behind each is below.
Peoria sits at 83 on the composite cost-of-living index — about 17% under the national average. Not the cheapest place in the country, but enough of a discount to notice on rent and groceries every month. Median rent in town runs about $917/mo against a typical household income of $58,068, which is the kind of ratio that leaves room to save.
The average one-way commute in Peoria is about 17 minutes — short by US standards (the national average is closer to 27). Over a year of working days, that's hundreds of hours that don't get spent in traffic, which is the kind of thing you notice in the weekend rather than the weekday.
Reasons are pulled from Peoria's actual data — Census ACS, BLS, BEA, NOAA, EPA AQS, FBI, and Walk Score. We don't list positives that aren't supported by the numbers, which is why different cities show different sections.
Yes — and a lot of it. With winter averages near 22°F, Peoria sees real accumulation most years. Salt for the steps, tires that handle ice, and a sense of humor about February are the usual costs of admission.
Cold enough to plan around. Winter in Peoria averages roughly 22°F, with stretches where daytime highs don't break freezing for weeks. Decent insulation, a real coat, and a car that starts in cold weather are non-negotiable.
Hot, but not desert-hot. Summer in Peoria runs about 82°F on average, with afternoons in the 90s and humidity that varies by region. AC is standard rather than optional.
Peoria falls in roughly USDA Zone 7. The zone classification is based on average annual minimum temperatures, so it's the right lookup for whether perennials and trees will overwinter here. Note that this is approximate from our winter-temperature data — check the USDA map for the exact zone before betting an expensive plant on it.
Peoria is at about 722 feet (220 m) above sea level. High enough to be solidly above any coastal concern, low enough that altitude isn't a factor.
Higher than average. Peoria reports about 4,438 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the US average of around 3,500. Citywide numbers are often dragged up by a few hotspots; specific neighborhoods can be very safe in cities that don't look great on paper, and vice versa.
No — your dollar actually goes further here. Peoria's composite cost-of-living index is 83, roughly 17% under the US average. Housing is usually the biggest driver of the discount.
Mostly car-dependent. Peoria's Walk Score of 40/100 means a handful of errands work on foot — depending on the neighborhood — but most residents still need a car for the rest. Transit Score is 31 out of 100.
Roughly $58,058 a year would match the lifestyle of someone earning $70,000 in an average US city. That's a starting point, not a target — negotiate higher when you can. Median rent in Peoria runs about $917/mo — keeping housing under 30% of gross income points to a similar floor on what you'd want to earn.