Bloomington, Illinois vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 12.0% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,385 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in West Plains
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Bloomington, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower