Bloomington, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 119.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $274,727 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Irvine
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher