Bloomington, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 4.0% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $34,479 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher