Bloomfield, IN vs Ellettsville, IN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bloomfield is 16% cheaper than Ellettsville. With a cost index of 62 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bloomfield to Ellettsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $672/month compared to $746/month in Ellettsville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomfield is more affordable at $108,700 median vs $224,400.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $51,144 compared to $82,238 in Ellettsville (-37.8%). While Ellettsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Ellettsville.