Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 5.8% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,076 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Taos
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Crystal Lake, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower