Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Petal, Mississippi


The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 1.7% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,150 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Petal
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Petal, MS
Compared to Bloomington, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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