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Crystal Lake, IL vs Addison, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Addison or is it cheaper to live in Crystal Lake?
- Addison is 6.1% more expensive than Crystal Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Addison or Crystal Lake?
- Addison housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Crystal Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Crystal Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Addison.
- Health related expenses are 2.6% less in Addison.
 Crystal Lake, ILAddison, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.1100
 Food & Groceries96.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing91.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$294,300$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock115.8100
 Miscellaneous138.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 12 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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Reviews for Addison    1 Reviews

Ehh... It's ok I guess.... Too much crime tho... Can't even go outside my home without worrying about getting robbed or harassed... You be hearing sirens pretty much  More

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