Life In Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington is for everyone! Arriving for the first time, you might think you're in Colorado or the Pacific Northwest, rather than nestled in the Midwest. We have all the opportunities of a big city, with a quieter and more relaxed pace of life, so you never run out of fun activities or great people to meet. Home to Indiana University, Bloomington combines all the best aspects of Midwest hospitality, with the rich diversity of international fusion. From young professionals to...
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Top 10 Destinations for Remote Workers
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest
"All Star" City, Perfect Score on Human Rights Index, 9+ Years Running
Top 10 Most Affordable Outdoorsy Places to Live
Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Tree City USA, 40+ Years
First in Indiana to earn Tree City USA recognition
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MakeMyMove sources all Cost of Living Data from COLI, published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), without any modification or bias.
COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNN Money. The data and methodology are described in detail and completely transparent to users, found in the COLI Manual. Both data and methodology are reviewed by an Advisory Board composed of academic researchers and government officials. The Cost of Living Index is referenced in the Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
According to the COLI Manual, composite differences of <4% and categorical differences of <5% are not statistically significant and should not be treated as necessarily accurate.
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