Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs Galena, Illinois


The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 27.1% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,494 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Galena
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Galena, IL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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