What is a pro or con of living in Galena, Illinoiscompared to Oakland, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Galena.

What salary do I need to live in Galena, Illinois copmared to Oakland, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Oakland, California could decrease to $24,476 in Galena, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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OAKLAND vs. GALENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Oakland, California vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 51.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $24,476 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Galena
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs. Galena, IL

Compared to Oakland, Galena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% higher

Commute

42.8% lower

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% lower

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