Bloomfield, IN vs St. Mary of the Woods, IN

St. Mary of the Woods is moderately more affordable than Bloomfield, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 62 compared to 59 for St. Mary of the Woods, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $672/month compared to $467/month in St. Mary of the Woods — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Mary of the Woods has cheaper rent, Bloomfield actually has lower median home values ($108,700 vs $168,800).

Median household income in Bloomfield is $51,144 compared to $19,141 in St. Mary of the Woods (+167.2%). While Bloomfield 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, less than the 29.3% in St. Mary of the Woods.