Galena, Illinois vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 1.0% cheaper than Galena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,479 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Galena, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Independence
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Galena, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher