San Luis Obispo, California vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 46.7% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $131,563 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Bloomington
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher