Galesburg, Illinois vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 34.3% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,164 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Barstow
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Galesburg, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher