Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 2.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,629 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
18% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Minneapolis, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower