Raton, New Mexico vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 22.0% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,017 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Galena
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Raton, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher