Bloomington, Illinois vs. Belen, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belen, New Mexico is 6.2% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,905 in Belen, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belen, New Mexico is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Belen
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Belen, NM
Compared to Bloomington, Belen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower