Santa Claus, Indiana vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 4.9% more expensive than Santa Claus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,432 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Santa Claus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa_Claus, IN vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Santa_Claus, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher