Bolingbrook, IL vs Peoria, IL

The cost of living difference between Bolingbrook, IL and Peoria, IL is dramatic. Peoria is 55.4% cheaper than Bolingbrook, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Bolingbrook has a cost index of 112 while Peoria sits at 72, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolingbrook is $1,718/month compared to $951/month in Peoria — a 81% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peoria is more affordable at $149,500 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bolingbrook is $107,552 compared to $58,716 in Peoria (+83.2%). While Bolingbrook is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolingbrook spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Peoria.