Galesburg, Illinois vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 7.5% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,940 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Waterloo
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Galesburg, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher