Fairfield, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 23.1% cheaper than Fairfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Fairfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Fairfield, Illinois
Fairfield, IL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Fairfield, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher