Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Galena, IL vs. Buffalo Grove, IL

2024 Compare Cities Climate:
Galena, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Buffalo Grove has 0.8% less rainy days than Galena.
- Buffalo Grove has 1.6% less Sunny Days than Galena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo Grove scores 1.5% better than Galena
Climate
 Galena, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Rainfall373638
 Snowfall343628
 Precipitation111125106
 Sunny190187205
 Avg. July High848386
 Avg. Jan. Low101722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.86.97
 UV Index3.73.74.3
 Elevation6336792443

View More Data >
Reviews for Galena    3 Reviews
Jody · Galena, IL
Almost like living in "Mayberry"....
Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Galena for about ten years now; previously lived in Elgin, then Cary. Moving here was like heaven (with some trade offs) especially after living in  More

   |    Reply
Julie · Galena, IL
Lots to do!!
Over 12 years ago

My city of Galena, IL has festivals, parades, and parties almost every weekend of the year. Our Halloween parade usually lasts around 2 hours and draws in over 10,000  More

   |    Reply
Rachel · Dubuque, IA
A Surprising Amount of Culture for a Small Town
Over 17 years ago

Galena offers art shows, antique shops, arts/crafts fairs, Civil War re-enactments, theater, concerts, and more. Every weekend, there's something cultural going on, much  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Galena

See all reviews
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 10 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

   |    Reply
jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 11 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

   |    Reply
Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 16 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Buffalo Grove

See all reviews
 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
 Compare CityCompared To This City
 Topeka, KansasDouglas, WyomingCompare
 Alexandria, VirginiaPeachtree Corners, GeorgiaCompare
 Gunnison, ColoradoGastonia, North CarolinaCompare
 Stockton, UtahMathis, TexasCompare
 Leslie, ArkansasSequim, WashingtonCompare
 Fairview, MontanaRacetrack, MontanaCompare
 Bernardston, MassachusettsBarre, MassachusettsCompare
 Douglasville, GeorgiaMenifee, CaliforniaCompare
 Clermont, FloridaOlympia, WashingtonCompare
 Haughton, LouisianaColorado Springs, ColoradoCompare
 North Bay Village, FloridaNorthglenn, ColoradoCompare
 Alabaster, AlabamaOpelika, AlabamaCompare
 Foster City, CaliforniaEverett, WashingtonCompare
 White Lake Charter, MichiganBelle Meade, TennesseeCompare
 Franklin, TennesseePiedmont, CaliforniaCompare
 Portsmouth, New HampshireGreenfield, IndianaCompare
 Carlsbad, CaliforniaIngleside On The Bay, TexasCompare
 Abingdon, VirginiaBlue Ridge, GeorgiaCompare
 Mapleton, UtahRancho Cordova, CaliforniaCompare
 Flagstaff, ArizonaRodeo, New MexicoCompare
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Galena, Illinois Cost of Living vs Buffalo Grove, Illinois Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now

ZIPS IN GALENA, ILLINOIS
61036
ZIPS IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
60089
LEARN MORE ABOUT GALENA, ILLINOIS
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
LEARN MORE ABOUT BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.