What is a pro or con of living in Bloomington, Illinoiscompared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Bloomington.

What salary do I need to live in Bloomington, Illinois copmared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

A salary of $28,000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan could decrease to $20,842 in Bloomington, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANN ARBOR vs. BLOOMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $20,842 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs. Bloomington, IL

Compared to Ann Arbor, Bloomington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

32.7% lower

Health

34.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ann Arbor, MI vs. Bloomington, IL

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