Cost of Living Calculator - Galesburg, Illinois vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 124.8% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,388 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
715% more expensive in Washington
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Galesburg, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.8% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  747.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  127.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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