Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Galena, Illinois


The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 6.3% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,282 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Galena
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Galena, IL
Compared to Ankeny, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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