Galena, IL vs Worden, IL

Worden is moderately more affordable than Galena, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Galena scores 73 compared to 69 for Worden, 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 Galena is $773/month compared to $813/month in Worden — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Galena has cheaper rent, Worden actually has lower median home values ($136,200 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Galena is $55,765 compared to $79,732 in Worden (-30.1%). Worden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Galena spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Worden.