Bloomington, Illinois vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 30.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,937 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Surprise
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Bloomington, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower