Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 21.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,242 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Worcester, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower