Washington, District of Columbia vs. Galesburg, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galesburg, Illinois is 55.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $22,244 in Galesburg, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galesburg, Illinois is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Galesburg
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Galesburg, IL
Compared to Washington, Galesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower