Montgomery, Alabama vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 14.4% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,180 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Montgomery, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher