Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 2.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,054 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher