Bloomington, IN vs Granger, IN

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Granger, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 92 compared to 99 for Granger, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Granger can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,160/month compared to $1,381/month in Granger — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomington is more affordable at $289,700 median vs $302,500.

Median household income in Bloomington is $48,918 compared to $117,348 in Granger (-58.3%). While Granger 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 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Granger.