Cost of Living in Bloomington, IN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.1
100 = national avg
+0.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,066
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,155
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing133.5
Food87.4
Transportation68.0
Healthcare89.9
Utilities99.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,072
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,210
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bloomington is 100.1, which is 0.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 133.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,066 per year to cover basic expenses.