Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 22.1% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,287 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Apple Valley, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  45.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower