Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Galena, Illinois


The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 11.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,462 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Galena
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Galena, IL
Compared to Durham, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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