Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 11.5% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,374 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Crystal Lake, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower