Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Galesburg, Illinois


The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 62.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $15,073 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Galesburg, IL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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