Bloomington, IL vs Woodstock, IL

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Woodstock, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 79 compared to 90 for Woodstock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodstock 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 $1,174/month in Woodstock — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $231,100.

Median household income in Bloomington is $75,449 compared to $83,293 in Woodstock (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Woodstock partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Woodstock.