Evanston, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 28.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,289 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Evanston, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower