Portage, Michigan vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 15.3% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,640 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Portage, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher