Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,004 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Galena
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Milwaukee, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher