Bloomington, Illinois vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 81.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $127,257 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Carson
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  128.6% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher