San Mateo, California vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 59.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $53,224 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to San Mateo, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower