Cities Similar to Galena, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Galena, IL
1. Brodhead, WI
3,212 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$297K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Canton, SD
3,001 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$290K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Brillion, WI
3,365 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. New Bremen, OH
2,978 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$289K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Smithton, IL
3,900 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Chilton, WI
3,939 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$304K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Minster, OH
2,999 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$315K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Milford, IA
3,309 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$324K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Kalona, IA
2,739 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$303K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Kiel, WI
3,956 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$301K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Galena
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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