Peoria → Albany
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 91.2 → 87.7
Rent Delta: +$90/mo
Pros of Moving
- + 4% lower cost of living
- + More affordable childcare
Cons of Moving
- - $90/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
- - $8K lower median salary
Dimension
Peoria
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 91.2
RPP 87.7
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,039/mo
$1,129/mo
Peoria
💼 Wages
$63,475
$55,591
Peoria
🔒 Crime
276 per 100K
300 per 100K
Peoria
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
14.5:1
Albany
👶 Childcare
$12,257/yr
$6,591/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
2825 violations
2663 violations
Albany
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)