Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 2.7% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $107,013 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher