What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Bloomington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 209% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Bloomington, Illinois?

A salary of $65,000 in Bloomington, Illinois should increase to $118,799 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 82.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,799 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Washington
than in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, IL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Bloomington, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

262.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

100.7% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Illinois vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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