River Forest, Illinois vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 38.3% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,299 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bloomington
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to River Forest, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower