Bloomington, IL Cost Of Living
Bloomington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Illinois
In America
What is the cost of living in Bloomington, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bloomington has an overall cost of living index of 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Illinois, Bloomington has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bloomington ranks as #2,290 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Bloomington ranks as the #4,129 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
Bloomington Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
| Living Expense | Bloomington | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
Bloomington, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Bloomington | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,300 | $202,100 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $844 | $1,038 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $66,861 | $68,428 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.5x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.15x | 0.18x | 0.2x |
Detailed Bloomington Services Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Bloomington | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.57 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $6.86 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $15.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Bloomington Groceries Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Bloomington | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.91 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.03 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.32 | $2.05 |
Detailed Bloomington Health Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Bloomington | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21.67 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $30.0 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.27 | $2.34 |
Detailed Bloomington Transportation Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Bloomington | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.3 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.16 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $7.53 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $141.52 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $114.08 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $79.0 | $99.13 |
Detailed Bloomington Utilities Costs Vs. Illinois
| Item | Bloomington | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.36 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $48.33 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $161.97 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $191.29 | $175.64 |
Bloomington SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bloomington
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bloomington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 88,288 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Normal, IL | 54,699 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Urbana, IL | 42,461 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Washington, IL | 16,555 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Morton, IL | 15,791 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Mahomet, IL | 8,888 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Savoy, IL | 8,802 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Monticello, IL | 5,815 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Mount Zion, IL | 5,707 | 87 | 0.9x |
| Eureka, IL | 5,485 | 84 | 0.9x |
