Schenectady, New York vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 10.3% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,161 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Schenectady, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher