Santa Monica, California vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 67.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,256 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Santa Monica, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower