Dayton, Ohio vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 24.3% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,166 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Dayton, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower