Bloomington, Illinois vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 24.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,757 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Hershey
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Bloomington, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher