Bloomington, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 196.1% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,447 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bloomington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.1% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  796.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  134.7% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher