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

Housing
133.5
Food
87.4
Transportation
68.0
Healthcare
89.9
Utilities
99.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 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.