Lincoln, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,546 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln, IL vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher