Atkinson, IL vs Galena, IL

Atkinson is moderately more affordable than Galena, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 63 compared to 73 for Galena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Galena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atkinson is $725/month compared to $773/month in Galena — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atkinson is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in Atkinson is $53,712 compared to $55,765 in Galena (-3.7%). Galena does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Atkinson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Galena.