Houston, Texas vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 13.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,416 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Houston, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher