Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 10.3% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,141 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher