Tempe, Arizona vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,105 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Tempe, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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