Galena, IL vs Maryville, IL

Galena is moderately more affordable than Maryville, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Galena scores 73 compared to 84 for Maryville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maryville 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 $987/month in Maryville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galena is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $253,100.

Median household income in Galena is $55,765 compared to $100,813 in Maryville (-44.7%). While Maryville 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 11.7% in Maryville.

Climate-wise, Maryville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 47.2°F in Galena. Maryville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 38.2" in Galena.