Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 36.7% more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,605 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Crystal Lake, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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