Mesa, Arizona vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 24.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $57,011 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Mesa, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher