Newark, New Jersey vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 32.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,404 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Newark, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower