Springfield, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 17.2% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,828 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Springfield, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher