What is a pro or con of living in South Bend, Indianacompared to Crystal Lake, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in South Bend.

What salary do I need to live in South Bend, Indiana copmared to Crystal Lake, Illinois?

A salary of $100,000 in Crystal Lake, Illinois could decrease to $73,099 in South Bend, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CRYSTAL LAKE vs. SOUTH BEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 26.9% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,099 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in South Bend
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake, IL vs. South Bend, IN

Compared to Crystal Lake, South Bend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

69.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% lower

Commute

38.0% lower

Health

3.5% lower

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Personal

11.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Crystal Lake, IL vs. South Bend, IN

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