Galesburg, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 150.4% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $125,224 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
941% more expensive in Seattle
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Galesburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.4% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  988.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  131.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher