Bloomington, IL vs O'Fallon, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bloomington is 17.3% cheaper than O'Fallon. With a cost index of 79 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bloomington to O'Fallon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,004/month compared to $1,312/month in O'Fallon — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $274,100.

Median household income in Bloomington is $75,449 compared to $102,793 in O'Fallon (-26.6%). While O'Fallon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in O'Fallon.