Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 21.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,933 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower