Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 24.7% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,888 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Eau Claire, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower