Bloomington, Illinois vs. Santa Claus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Claus, Indiana is 2.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,153 in Santa Claus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Claus, Indiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Claus
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Santa Claus, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Santa Claus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower