Cost of Living Calculator - Melrose Park, Illinois vs Bloomington, Minnesota


The cost of living in Bloomington, Minnesota is 4.8% more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,586 in Bloomington, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Minnesota is more expensive than Melrose Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Melrose Park, Illinois
Melrose Park, IL vs Bloomington, MN
Compared to Melrose Park, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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