La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 2.4% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,185 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Galena
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Galena, IL
Compared to La Crosse, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher