Galesburg, Illinois vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 51.3% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $181,612 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Madison
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Galesburg, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher