Waterloo, Iowa vs. Galesburg, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Michigan is 12.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,331 in Galesburg, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Michigan is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Galesburg
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Galesburg, MI
Compared to Waterloo, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower