Pontiac, Illinois vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 19.3% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,669 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Galena
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Pontiac, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher