Bloomington, Indiana vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 41.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $169,955 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Somerset
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Bloomington, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  103.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher