Peoria, IL vs Quincy, IL

Peoria, IL and Quincy, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Peoria scores 72 while Quincy scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Peoria is $951/month compared to $824/month in Quincy — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quincy is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $149,500.

Median household income in Peoria is $58,716 compared to $56,372 in Quincy (+4.2%). While Peoria 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 spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Quincy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53°F). Peoria receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Quincy.