Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,652 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Galena
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Charlottesville, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower