Cost of Living in Bloomington, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.2
100 = national avg
-17.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,186
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$85,530
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing41.3
Food104.5
Transportation108.9
Healthcare103.6
Utilities90.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$732
per month
2 Bedroom
$961
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bloomington is 82.2, which is 17.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 41.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,186 per year to cover basic expenses.