Phoenix, Arizona vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 24.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $37,902 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher