What is a pro or con of living in Crystal Lake, Illinoiscompared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in Crystal Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois copmared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Bloomington, Minnesota could decrease to $48,764 in Crystal Lake, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. CRYSTAL LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $48,764 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington, MN vs. Crystal Lake, IL

Compared to Bloomington, Crystal Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

20.5% higher

Health

27.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bloomington, MN vs. Crystal Lake, IL

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