Melbourne, Florida vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 29.0% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,487 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Melbourne, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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