Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Indiana vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 17.5% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,850 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Gary
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs Gary, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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