Sacramento, California vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 44.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $27,549 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Sacramento, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower