salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,440 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 337 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bloomington?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bloomington
| Size | Bloomington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,575 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,017 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,717 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,839 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,104 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bloomington overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bloomington, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bloomington
Life in Bloomington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bloomington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $870 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $469,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bloomington, CA?
Renting in Bloomington costs a median of about $2,386 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Bloomington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,440 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomington cheap or expensive?
Bloomington is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.5% of the typical household income of $88,049. It ranks 337th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bloomington?
The median homeowner in Bloomington pays $2,969 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Bloomington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $469,200, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
25,698 people live in Bloomington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.