Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 11.8% cheaper than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,158 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Wheeling, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower