Iowa City, Iowa vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 17.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,245 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Iowa City, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher