Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Peoria, AZ
🏆 Centennial leads 12 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702
Peoria
Arizona
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$86,759
Violent Crime Index
67
Population
191,292 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $37,858 more per year on average
32% less violent crime than Peoria
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (3.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Peoria
Peoria, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $203k less ($383,600 vs $586,500)
Violent crime is well below the national average (254.7 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $311/mo less ($1,638 vs $1,949)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 45°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $37,858/yr
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$37,858
$124,617 vs $86,759/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
32% lower
172.8 vs 254.7 per 100k
Centennial
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
3.4% vs 3.9% unemployment
Peoria
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.7 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Median Home Value
$203k less
$383,600 vs $586,500
Peoria
Summer Heat
17.3°F warmer
July avg high 104.6°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Peoria, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $383,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,638⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $86,759 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 3.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 17.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 63 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 67 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (101) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 34.8% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 92.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Peoria Unified School District (4237) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 65.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 104.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" | 10.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 191,292 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 41.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 75.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% | 18.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Peoria's 100.7 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 12 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 12 and Peoria wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Centennial to Peoria or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $383,600 median home), income ($124,617 vs $86,759), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Peoria, AZ are about 575 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.