Lubbock, Texas vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 17.0% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,512 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Lubbock, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower