Bloomington, Illinois vs. Elkhart, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Kansas is 10.7% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,660 in Elkhart, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Kansas is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Elkhart, KS
Compared to Bloomington, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower