Birmingham, Alabama vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 16.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,711 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Birmingham, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher