Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 48.8% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $25,612 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Silver Spring, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  57.8% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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