Bloomington, Illinois vs. Chelsea, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Alabama is 26.1% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,046 in Chelsea, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Alabama is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Chelsea, AL
Compared to Bloomington, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher