Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 20.6% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $39,677 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Cranston, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower