Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 4.1% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,937 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Scranton
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Bloomington, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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