Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Peoria, IL
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Peoria
Illinois
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,068
Violent Crime Index
354⚠ High
Population
113,054
Victorville
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,746 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Peoria, IL
Pros
Homes cost $154k less ($146,700 vs $300,600)
Rent averages $544/mo less ($917 vs $1,461)
Commutes run 23 min shorter each way
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (8.0%)
More college-educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
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
Median income trails Victorville by $7,678/yr
Victorville, CA
Pros
24% less violent crime than Peoria
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 34°F
Households earn $7,678 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,461/mo
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 19% higher than Peoria
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 8.0%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Peoria
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 88.6 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Peoria
Median Home Value
$154k less
$146,700 vs $300,600
Peoria
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
8.0% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Median Income
$7,678
$65,746 vs $58,068/yr
Victorville
Violent Crime
24% lower
1015.6 vs 1344.9 per 100k
Victorville
Summer Heat
11.2°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 86.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Peoria, IL | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.6 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $146,700 ✓ Lower | $300,600 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $917 ✓ Lower | $1,461⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,068 | $65,746 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 294⚠ High | 201⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 354⚠ High | 267⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 204⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.5% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 91.5% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Peoria SD 150 | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 33.6°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 86.3°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 26.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 113,054 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.5% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Peoria's cost of living index is 88.6 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Peoria is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Peoria wins 11 and Victorville 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 Peoria to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($146,700 vs $300,600 median home), income ($58,068 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Peoria, IL and Victorville, CA are about 1,570 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.