Aurora, Illinois vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 15.2% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,879 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Aurora, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher