Galena, Illinois vs. Lancaster, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Wisconsin is 11.7% cheaper than Galena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,155 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Wisconsin is cheaper than Galena, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs. Lancaster, WI
Compared to Galena, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower