Galena, Illinois vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.5% more expensive than Galena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $177,778 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Galena, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Galena, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower