| | Galena, IL | Greensboro, NC | United States |
| Overall | 82.8 | 84.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.5 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 113.2 | 93.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 69.1 | 66.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $248,300 | $229,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,740.0% | 9,550.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.0 | 75.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 118.2 | 110.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Galena 
3 Reviews
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
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
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
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Reviews for Greensboro 
55 Reviews
I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in More
Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city.. More
Can no longer afford the cost of living in Austin, Tx. Searching for a medium size town to move to in North Carolina. Family of 2 middle aged adults, one college age More
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