Galesburg, Illinois vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 16.6% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,284 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Carbondale
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Galesburg, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher