Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 25.4% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,714 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Council Bluffs, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher