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Chicago, IL vs Peoria, IL
Chicago, IL vs Peoria, IL: What the data shows
Chicago, IL is in Chicago, IL while Peoria, IL is in Peoria, IL — both in the same state. On home prices, Peoria, IL is the more affordable option at $235,500 median — $70,900 less than Chicago, IL's $306,400. WYLT rates Chicago, IL as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Peoria, IL as “Hard pass” — a neighborhood WYLT does not recommend.
Peoria, IL has the stronger safety profile of the two. Chicago, IL has High violent crime and High property crime. Peoria, IL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Chicago, IL has Low flood risk and Peoria, IL has Low flood risk.
Chicago, IL is the more walkable neighborhood. Chicago, IL scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Peoria, IL's 15/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Chicago, IL rates 6.8/10 and Peoria, IL rates 6.8/10.
| Category | Chicago, IL | Peoria, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Hard pass |
| Median Price | $306K | $236K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K | $826 ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $57K ✓ Higher income | $20K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 46/100 ✓ More walkable | 15/100 |
| Transit Score | 52/100 ✓ Better transit | 10/100 |
| Bike Score | 36/100 ✓ More bikeable | 18/100 |
| Commute | 13 min ✓ Shorter commute | 197 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | F | D+ ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | High | Moderate ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | High | Moderate ✓ Lower risk |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Best for | Young professionalsRentersStudents | low‑income rentersretireesstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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