Decatur, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,204 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Decatur, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher