Elmwood Park, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 19.7% cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,262 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood Park, IL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Elmwood Park, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower