Cost of Living Calculator - Galena, Illinois vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 85.6% more expensive than Galena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,824 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Galena, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in San Diego
than in Galena, Illinois
Galena, IL vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Galena, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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