Cerro Gordo, IL vs West Peoria, IL

Cerro Gordo is moderately more affordable than West Peoria, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Cerro Gordo scores 67 compared to 74 for West Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Peoria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cerro Gordo is $875/month compared to $1,180/month in West Peoria — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cerro Gordo has cheaper rent, West Peoria actually has lower median home values ($92,500 vs $108,000).

Median household income in Cerro Gordo is $69,118 compared to $57,450 in West Peoria (+20.3%). Cerro Gordo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cerro Gordo spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in West Peoria.