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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Galesburg, IL vs Springfield, VA

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Are people in Springfield older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in Springfield is 0.2 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Springfield or Galesburg?
- Springfield housing costs are 664.5% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Springfield or Galesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Springfield is 15.9 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 Springfield?
Springfield VA rests just south Washington DC offering easy access to lucrative job opportunities within nearby federal agencies, plus plenty of parks and recreational spots like Lorton Arts Foundation.

 Galesburg, ILSpringfield, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,769329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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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Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 13 years ago

Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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