Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Bloomington, Indiana


The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 18.9% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,550 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Bloomington, IN
Compared to Palatine, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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