Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 24.3% cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,853 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Pittsfield, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower