Peoria Heights, IL vs Roanoke, IL

Peoria Heights is moderately more affordable than Roanoke, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Peoria Heights scores 69 compared to 74 for Roanoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roanoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Peoria Heights is $921/month compared to $1,024/month in Roanoke — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peoria Heights is more affordable at $118,000 median vs $139,800.

Median household income in Peoria Heights is $62,083 compared to $74,141 in Roanoke (-16.3%). While Roanoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Peoria Heights spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Roanoke.

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