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


The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 16.8% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,378 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Galena
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Galena, IL
Compared to Fairfield, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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