Montpelier, Vermont vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 17.4% cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $41,283 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Montpelier, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower