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Peoria, IL

Cost of living in Peoria County, IL

Part of the Peoria Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,855/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 179,831 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $790 28%
Federal tax $520 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $345 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $177 6%
State tax $173 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Peoria County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$718
per month
1 bedroom
$790
per month
2 bedroom
$1,003
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,364
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Peoria County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,938
per year
Individual earnings
$41,845
per year
Per capita
$39,756
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Peoria County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$152,600
Annual property tax
$3,416

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Peoria County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$116
per month · 16.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,124
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Peoria County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Peoria County

State and local tax rates for Illinois.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Peoria County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.9 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Peoria County

What it costs to live in Peoria County each month.

Single person
$2,855
per month
  • Rent $790
  • Energy $177
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $345
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $520
  • State tax $173
Couple
$4,132
per month
  • Rent $1,003
  • Energy $212
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $572
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $733
  • State tax $268
Family
$6,574
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $266
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $867
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $733
  • State tax $268

Frequently asked questions about Peoria County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Peoria County?

In Peoria County, IL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $790 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,003 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Peoria County?

In Peoria County, IL, the average household income is $64,938 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,845 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Peoria County?

The estimated cost of living in Peoria County, IL is approximately $2,855 per month for a single person, $4,132 for a couple, $6,574 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Peoria County?

The combined sales tax rate in Peoria County, IL is 8.82%, which includes the Illinois state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 2.57%.

Is Peoria County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Peoria County, IL would need approximately $2,855 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,938 per year ($5,412 per month). Peoria County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Peoria County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Peoria County, IL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Peoria County?

The average home value in Peoria County, IL is $152,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,416, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Peoria County compare to other areas?

You can compare Peoria County, IL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Peoria County is in the Peoria, IL metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources