Home › IL › Peoria, IL Cost of living in Peoria, IL Livability score 69 · cost-of-living index 88.8 (US = 100)
How Peoria compares Where Peoria falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 89 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 89 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $173k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $173k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $102 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $102 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 8.9% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 8.9% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 2.19% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 2.19% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 430 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 430 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 20.5 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 20.5 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 85° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 85° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 15° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 15° Map of Peoria Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 88.8 metro-area #13 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 93.1 metro-area #20 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.05 metro-area #12 of 200 Median household income $67,718 metro-area #123 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $41,129 metro-area #86 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 40.0 years metro-area #142 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 31.6% metro-area #115 of 200 Foreign-born residents 4.1% metro-area #177 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 72.9% metro-area #21 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 5.30% metro-area #113 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +6.5% metro-area #62 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $172,742 metro-area #3 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 2.6× metro-area #1 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +7.7% metro-area #3 of 200 Price per square foot $102 metro-area #9 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,700 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,179 metro-area #11 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 998 Median days on market 6 metro-area #5 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 12.9% state #164 of 200 Combined sales tax 8.86% state #169 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.95% Capital gains tax 4.95% state #112 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 2.19% metro-area #191 of 200 Median property tax paid $3,319 metro-area #135 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 76.1 years metro-area #118 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,800 state #93 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 5.5% metro-area #28 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 87 metro-area #44 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $14,000 state #138 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $150 state #125 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 21 min metro-area #26 of 200 Commute by driving alone 79.3% metro-area #170 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 21.6% metro-area #19 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 20.5¢/kWh state #138 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $184 state #138 of 200 Gasoline $3.60/gal state #159 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $82 state #167 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $57 state #7 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $77 state #67 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,900 state #106 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,600 state #51 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 79.8 — Relatively Low metro-area #24 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $700 state #61 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $300 state #143 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 44 metro-area #76 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 900 metro-area #66 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 96% state #4 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 6,200 metro-area #178 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 19 metro-area #81 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 1 metro-area #105 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 85°F metro-area #59 of 200 Avg winter low 15°F metro-area #182 of 200 Annual precipitation 40.9" metro-area #86 of 200 Annual snowfall 38.8" metro-area #151 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 54% metro-area #161 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 6a Frost window 04-30 → 10-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 430 state #111 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 1,700 state #47 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 4 state #147 of 200 Permit detail Difficult; zoning + review
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Peoria Major public and private employers in the Peoria, IL area.
Employer Sector Jobs OSF Healthcare Healthcare Careers → Caterpillar Inc. Manufacturing Careers → Broadlawns Medical Center Healthcare Search → Illinois Central College Education Careers →
Salaries by occupation in Peoria Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $155,370 Financial Managers $132,720 Pharmacists $132,650 Physician Assistants $128,800 Human Resources Managers $124,260 Marketing Managers $121,840 Software Developers $117,900 Mechanical Engineers $110,080 Lawyers $109,360 Construction Managers $99,640 Data Scientists $99,530 Physical Therapists $99,280 Civil Engineers $96,470 General & Operations Managers $93,210 Electricians $83,560 Web Developers $81,300 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $79,110 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,960 Registered Nurses $78,090 Accountants & Auditors $71,020 Dental Hygienists $70,780 Carpenters $65,060 Elementary School Teachers $58,850 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,540 Graphic Designers $48,080 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $47,200 Medical Assistants $39,570 Real Estate Sales Agents $37,380
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