Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 20.1% more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,027 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Evanston
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Crystal Lake, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher