Cost of Living in Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
91.2
U.S. average = 100 · #263 of 387
Median wage
$49,590
all jobs · $3,310/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$818
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Peoria, IL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
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Prices in Peoria, IL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.2 | −8.8% |
| Housing | 63.8 | −36.2% |
| Goods | 93.6 | −6.4% |
| Utilities | 90.5 | −9.5% |
| Other services | 99.6 | −0.4% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Peoria, IL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $758 | $30,320/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $818 | $32,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,039 | $41,560/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,346 | $53,840/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,449 | $57,960/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Peoria, IL
Your take-home pay
$39,716
per year · effective tax rate 19.9%
$3,310Monthly
$1,655Twice a month
$1,528Every 2 weeks
$19.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,771
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,075
- Medicare (1.45%)$719
- Illinois income tax$2,310
- Take-home pay$39,716
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.95% state
Highest-paying jobs in Peoria, IL
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $224,690 | $155,589 | $170,544 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $212,820 | $147,979 | $162,203 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,870 | $121,644 | $133,337 |
| Lawyer | $161,150 | $113,580 | $124,497 |
| Financial Manager | $155,840 | $110,213 | $120,807 |
| Marketing Manager | $155,400 | $109,934 | $120,501 |
| Managers, All Other | $132,900 | $95,669 | $104,865 |
| Information Security Analyst | $132,090 | $95,156 | $104,302 |
| Sales Manager | $131,660 | $94,883 | $104,003 |
| Software Developer | $130,590 | $94,205 | $103,260 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $128,710 | $93,013 | $101,953 |
| Project Management Specialist | $123,730 | $89,856 | $98,492 |
| Industrial Engineer | $117,180 | $85,611 | $93,839 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $110,510 | $81,248 | $89,058 |
| Construction Manager | $105,900 | $78,233 | $85,753 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,440 | $76,625 | $83,990 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $98,680 | $73,512 | $80,577 |
| General and Operations Manager | $98,290 | $73,256 | $80,298 |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $96,880 | $72,334 | $79,287 |
| Management Analyst | $96,530 | $72,105 | $79,036 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria, IL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Peoria, IL metro area are 91.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 63.8%. It is the #263 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Peoria, IL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,739 in Peoria, IL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $49,590.
How much is rent in Peoria, IL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Peoria, IL are $758 for a studio, $818 for one bedroom, $1,039 for two bedrooms and $1,346 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Peoria, IL
Management Occupations
- Architectural and Engineering Manager — $212,820
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $173,870
- Financial Manager — $155,840
- Marketing Manager — $155,400
- Managers, All Other — $132,900
- Sales Manager — $131,660
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $110,510
- Construction Manager — $105,900
- General and Operations Manager — $98,290
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $123,730
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $96,880
- Management Analyst — $96,530
- Logistician — $85,930
- Accountant and Auditor — $79,540
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $78,700
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $76,490
- Human Resources Specialist — $74,020
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Information Security Analyst — $132,090
- Software Developer — $130,590
- Computer Systems Analyst — $103,440
- Computer User Support Specialist — $58,680
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Mechanical Engineer — $128,710
- Industrial Engineer — $117,180
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $57,350
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $56,740
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $42,530
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $161,150
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,620
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,220
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $57,440
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $37,850
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,970
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $31,200
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $224,690
- Registered Nurse — $81,010
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $72,270
- Pharmacy Technician — $46,110
- Emergency Medical Technician — $37,870
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $44,680
- Nursing Assistant — $43,040
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $36,330
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $76,670
- Firefighter — $73,670
- Security Guard — $38,530
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,510
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,040
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $35,980
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $33,700
- Food Preparation Worker — $32,140
- Dishwasher — $31,610
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $31,200
- Waiter and Waitress — $31,200
- Bartender — $31,200
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $31,200
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $37,330
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,870
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $35,060
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $43,900
- Childcare Worker — $33,340
- Recreation Worker — $32,750
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $62,240
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $60,530
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,020
- Retail Salesperson — $33,870
- Cashier — $31,200
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $66,750
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,670
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $47,320
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,550
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,620
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $44,530
- Office Clerks, General — $41,600
- Customer Service Representative — $39,840
- Teller — $37,220
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $35,970
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $98,680
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $85,090
- Electrician — $80,460
- Carpenter — $75,280
- Construction Laborer — $62,960
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $82,470
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $74,780
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $50,820
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $47,750
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $74,200
- Production Workers, All Other — $63,780
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $58,960
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $56,770
- Machinist — $51,680
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $49,410
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $36,850
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $59,560
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $49,610
- Bus Drivers, School — $48,100
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,840
- Light Truck Driver — $43,440
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,420
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $37,050
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,600
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $32,830