Bloomington, IL vs Cicero, IL

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Cicero, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 79 compared to 89 for Cicero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cicero can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,004/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $236,000.

Median household income in Bloomington is $75,449 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (+10.1%). Bloomington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Cicero.