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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Galesburg, IL vs Salem, MA

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in Salem is 3.6 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Galesburg?
- Salem housing costs are 539.6% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Galesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 15.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Galesburg.

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, Massachusetts is situated in Essex county and gives residents plenty of culture attractions from Salem Witch Museum to House Of Seven Gables Museum Store along with various restaurants like Flying Saucer Pizza Company

 Galesburg, ILSalem, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,452329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.48  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Leila · Salem, MA
Horrible place for a Family
Over 9 years ago

I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other  More

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Eva · Salem, MA
Love it!
Over 12 years ago

My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of  More

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Robert · Salem, MA
Witch City, America
Over 18 years ago

We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings  More

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