Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 42.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $74,183 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Jersey City, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower