Galesburg, IL Cost of Living


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Galesburg cost of living score
69.8
Less expensive
30.2% lower
than the US average
25.5% lower
than the Illinois average
Galesburg, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.2% lower than the U.S. average and 25.5% higher than the average for Illinois.

Galesburg, IL

Housing costs in Galesburg?
A typical home costs $79,100, which is 76.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.3% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galesburg costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 53.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Galesburg?
To live comfortably in Galesburg, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a great place to live for those on a budget. The cost of living in Galesburg is quite low compared to the national average, with an overall index of 80.2—9.2 percent lower than the United States average. Renting in Galesburg can be very affordable for those on a limited budget, with median one-bedroom apartments renting for just $652 per month and two-bedrooms renting for an average of $743 per month. Additionally, basic utilities like electricity, gas and water are all relatively inexpensive in the area, making it even more attractive to those looking to save money while living comfortably.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGalesburgIllinoisUnited States
  69.893.7100.0
  9194100
  115.196.9100.0
  22.680.2100.0
  $79,100$241,700$338,100
  98.6%97.7%100.0%
  59.4106.2100.0
  100.0107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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