Galesburg, Illinois vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 29.0% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,478 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Galena
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Galesburg, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher