Oakland, California vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 49.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $35,059 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Oakland, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower