Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Pennsylvania vs Galena, Illinois


The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 4.2% more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,111 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Galena
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs Galena, IL
Compared to Chester, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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