Mobile, Alabama vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $49,698 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Mobile, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher