Galesburg, Illinois vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 18.4% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,769 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Abilene
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Galesburg, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher