What is the cost of living in Galesburg, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Galesburg has an overall cost of living index of 84, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Galesburg has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Galesburg ranks as #19 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Galesburg ranks as the #317 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Galesburg Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Galesburg. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Galesburg is 99.
The Groceries index in Galesburg is 98.
The Health index in Galesburg is 49.
The Housing index in Galesburg is 101.
The Transportation index in Galesburg is 97.
The Utilities index in Galesburg is 96.
| Living Expense | Galesburg | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Galesburg Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Galesburg, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Galesburg is $99,822.
The Median Rent in Galesburg is $801.
The Median Income in Galesburg is $48,297.
The Home Value To Income in Galesburg is 2.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Galesburg is 0.2x.
Galesburg, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Galesburg Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Galesburg Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Galesburg Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Galesburg Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Galesburg
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Galesburg. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Moline, IL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.1x Galesburg.
Rock Island, IL has a cost of living index of 90, 1.1x Galesburg.
East Peoria, IL has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Galesburg.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Galesburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline, IL | 42,197 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Rock Island, IL | 36,151 | 90 | 1.1x |
| East Peoria, IL | 22,324 | 93 | 1.1x |
| East Moline, IL | 20,904 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Macomb, IL | 14,894 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Monmouth, IL | 8,581 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Silvis, IL | 7,955 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Geneseo, IL | 6,673 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Chillicothe, IL | 5,900 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Colona, IL | 5,139 | 90 | 1.1x |
