Springfield, Illinois vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 36.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,626 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Springfield, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher