Austin, Texas vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 20.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,816 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Austin, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher