Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Peoria, IL
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 South Fulton leads 14 of 23 categories
Peoria
Illinois
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,068
Violent Crime Index
354⚠ High
Population
113,054 ✓ Larger
South Fulton
Georgia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
107,865
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Peoria, IL
Pros
Homes cost $96k less ($146,700 vs $242,200)
Rent averages $544/mo less ($917 vs $1,461)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
12% cheaper overall cost of living than South Fulton
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.6)
Smaller class sizes — 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails South Fulton by $19,420/yr
Violent crime (1344.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4284.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
South Fulton, GA
Pros
65% less violent crime than Peoria
Households earn $19,420 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 34°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,461/mo
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Peoria
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Peoria
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 88.6 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Median Home Value
$96k less
$146,700 vs $242,200
South Fulton
Median Income
$19,420
$77,488 vs $58,068/yr
South Fulton
Violent Crime
65% lower
470.5 vs 1344.9 per 100k
South Fulton
Summer Heat
3.8°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 86.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Peoria, IL | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.6 ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $146,700 ✓ Lower | $242,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $917 ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,068 | $77,488 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0%⚠ High | 7.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.2% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 294⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 354⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 204⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.5% | 39.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.5% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Peoria SD 150 | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 33.6°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 86.3°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 26.2" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,054 ✓ Larger | 107,865 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.5% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Peoria's cost of living index is 88.6 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, South Fulton leads 14 of 23 categories. Peoria wins 9 and South Fulton wins 14. 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 Peoria to South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($146,700 vs $242,200 median home), income ($58,068 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Peoria, IL and South Fulton, GA are about 564 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.