Bloomington, Illinois vs. Aptos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aptos, California is 156.1% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $256,068 in Aptos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aptos, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in Aptos
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Aptos, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Aptos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.1% higher
      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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  83.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher