Galesburg, Illinois vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 14.5% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,410 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Paducah
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Galesburg, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher