Belen, New Mexico vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 13.3% cheaper than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $116,145 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Belen, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher