Shoals, Indiana vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 21.9% more expensive than Shoals, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,966 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoals, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Shoals, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Shoals, Indiana
Shoals, IN vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Shoals, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher