Galesburg, Illinois vs. Muskegon, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muskegon, Michigan is 16.6% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,284 in Muskegon, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muskegon, Michigan is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Muskegon
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Muskegon, MI
Compared to Galesburg, Muskegon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower