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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Galesburg, IL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Chicago, IL area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.8K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,649
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Galesburg, IL

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$97K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$512K

Galesburg, IL

The Prairie State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 29K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Galesburg, IL vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 21.6%
Galesburg, IL
$2,030
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$439
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📦Other
↑ 32.1%
Galesburg, IL
$1,293
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$415
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 22.7%
Galesburg, IL
$445
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$101
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 17.8%
Galesburg, IL
$510
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$90.86
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🛒Groceries
↑ 8.7%
Galesburg, IL
$883
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$76.55
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🚗Transportation
↑ 3.9%
Galesburg, IL
$1,236
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$48.13
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$438
To$1,570
↑ $1,132
1 Bed
From$469
To$1,640
↑ $1,171
2 Bed
From$581
To$1,800
↑ $1,219
3 Bed
From$757
To$2,255
↑ $1,498
Galesburg, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $750–$750/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,397
Monthly in Galesburg, IL
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,170
Difference

Home Values

Galesburg
Raleigh
$97K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +11.8%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +22.4%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$97K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 426% more expensive than Galesburg

Calculate payment - GalesburgCalculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $300
Per year
Monthly Difference
$25.00
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Galesburg, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Galesburg, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Galesburg
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
35.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.2°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
18 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Illinois and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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