New Bloomington questions (car insurance, college, utilities)

[gimme it]

Hi there,

We are coming for a visit next week. Can't wait!! I was wondering if anyone can give me some idea of what you pay for car insurance, electricity, cable, water, property tax etc. I'm curious about the cost of living. Do you think groceries are overpriced or a good buy, if you've come from someplace else. Thanks.

[gimme it]

Any Bloomington folks out there??

[Godsdove]

I was born and raised in Bloomington. I moved a year ago...so I can't speak to the current prices. Gas there seems overpriced because it is a college town. However, I think groceries are pretty standard. In fact, milk is cheaper up there now then it is down here in TN where I live now.... Property taxes were pretty average. Utilities.....seems to me they were also pretty average. I know that probably isn't much help. LOL I think you can find all different ranges though...one thing I miss about where we live now is the lack of places like Aldi's, bread stores, etc for discount items....which were great there in Bloomington.

Anyway....good luck....Bloomington was all I knew for 36 years and it'll always be a place I hold dear.

[gimme it]

thanks for your reply.