Bloomington, Illinois vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 59.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,794 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  166.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher