Galesburg Metro Area, 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 Illin Metro Area, 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 Metro Area, IL

Housing costs in Galesburg?
A typical home costs $88,400, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.4% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galesburg costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Galesburg?
To live comfortably in Galesburg Illin Metro Area, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galesburg?
The cost of living in Galesburg, IL Metro Area is 69.8 relative to the US average of 100. This cost of living index suggests that Galesburg is a more affordable place to live than most areas in the US. The median house value in the area is also lower than the US average, at $88,400 compared to $338,100. This indicates that home ownership can be achieved at a much more accessible price point for people living and working in Galesburg than in other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGalesburgIllinoisUnited States
  69.893.7100.0
  9294100
  115.196.9100.0
  27.280.2100.0
  $88,400$241,700$338,100
  95.3%97.7%100.0%
  65.6106.2100.0
  100.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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