Santa Monica, California vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 69.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $35,760 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Santa Monica, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  56.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower