Cost of Living in Bloomington, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.3
100 = national avg
+9.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,078
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,639
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing119.8
Food107.7
Transportation82.9
Healthcare106.1
Utilities108.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$999
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,302
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bloomington is 109.3, which is 9.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 119.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,078 per year to cover basic expenses.