Bloomington, Illinois vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 112.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,193 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower