Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Barstow, California


The cost of living in Barstow, California is 9.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,612 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Barstow
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Barstow, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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