Cost of Living in Bloomington, CA
Population 24,324 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Bloomington is a smaller California community of around 24000 residents, where median household incomes of $81,220 and housing costs ($443,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Bloomington is part of the immediate Rialto metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Rialto's $454,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bloomington
The median home value in Bloomington is $443,300 — 45% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,555/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,220/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Bloomington has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bloomington, CA?
Bloomington has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.
What is average rent in Bloomington, CA?
The median gross rent in Bloomington is $1,555 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bloomington?
The median home value in Bloomington is $443,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bloomington?
The median household income in Bloomington is $81,220 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bloomington, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bloomington is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Bloomington, CA affordable?
Bloomington is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.
Bloomington at a Glance
- Population
- 24,324
- Median Income
- $81,220
- Home Value
- $443,300
- Median Rent
- $1,555/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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