Galesburg, Illinois vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 22.1% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,719 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Springfield
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Galesburg, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower