Cost of Living Calculator - Galesburg, Illinois vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 220.9% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $240,672 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1397% more expensive in San Jose
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Galesburg, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.9% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,427.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  154.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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