Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 10.2% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $82,668 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Owensboro, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower