Batavia, WI vs Bloomington, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bloomington is 18.5% cheaper than Batavia. With a cost index of 64 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bloomington to Batavia should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $817/month compared to $633/month in Bloomington — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $139,400 median vs $228,900.

Median household income in Batavia is $88,682 compared to $70,192 in Bloomington (+26.3%). While Batavia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Bloomington.