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Cost of Living in Galena, IN

Population: 1,618 | Indiana

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Galena is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
88
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Galena, IN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 95, Galena, IN is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the Indiana state average of 78. Galena is a small community of 1,618 residents.

The median household income in Galena is $112,411, which is 50% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$112,411
vs US Median ($75,149)
+50%

Housing

Median Home Value
$269,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,403/mo

Everyday Prices in Galena

BLS Average Prices for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.89
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.36
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.80
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.91
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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