Ripon, Wisconsin vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 9.6% more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,913 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Ripon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Galena
than in Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon, WI vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Ripon, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher