Joliet, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 25.1% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,071 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Bloomington, MN
Compared to Joliet, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher