Bloomington, Illinois vs. Golden Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden Valley, Minnesota is 35.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $203,883 in Golden Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Golden Valley
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Golden Valley, MN
Compared to Bloomington, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher