Galena, IL vs Goodfield, IL

Galena is moderately more affordable than Goodfield, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Galena scores 73 compared to 86 for Goodfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galena is $773/month compared to $1,107/month in Goodfield — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galena is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $254,100.

Median household income in Galena is $55,765 compared to $110,417 in Goodfield (-49.5%). While Goodfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Galena spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Goodfield.

Climate-wise, Goodfield is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Galena. Galena receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Goodfield.