Bloomington, Illinois vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 3.6% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,180 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Effingham
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Bloomington, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower