Northfield, Minnesota vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 15.6% cheaper than Northfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,188 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Northfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Galena
than in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, MN vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Northfield, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher