Kelso, Washington vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 16.4% cheaper than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,570 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Kelso, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher