Dayton, Ohio vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $173,840 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Dayton, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower