| | Lombard, IL | Galena, IL | United States |
| Overall | 108.1 | 82.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Health | 94.4 | 113.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.1 | 69.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $308,400 | $248,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 10,740.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.4 | 72.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.1 | 118.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lombard 
4 Reviews
I lived in Lombard for 19 years before moving out of state in 2020. My primary issue with Illinois, not Lombard per so, is the real estate tax rate. I retired and More
Lombard is a good, solid suburban-Chicago town. Mid-west values, limited crime with sound school system. Neighboring Glen Ellyn is more affluent with matching property More
Very low crime rate. Love More
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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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