Thornton, Colorado vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 16.5% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $87,657 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Thornton, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower