Bloomington, Indiana vs. Melrose Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, Illinois is 13.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $177,176 in Melrose Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, Illinois is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Melrose Park
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Melrose Park, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  79.0% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher