Normal, IL vs Peoria, IL

Peoria is moderately more affordable than Normal, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Normal scores 78 compared to 72 for Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Normal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Normal is $974/month compared to $951/month in Peoria — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peoria is more affordable at $149,500 median vs $199,900.

Median household income in Normal is $66,350 compared to $58,716 in Peoria (+13%). While Normal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Normal spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Peoria.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 52.7°F). Peoria receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.6" in Normal.