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Crystal Lake, IL vs Durango, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Durango or is it cheaper to live in Crystal Lake?
- Durango is 16.7% less expensive than Crystal Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Durango or Crystal Lake?
- Durango housing costs are 32.9% less expensive than Crystal Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Crystal Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Durango.
- Health related expenses are 8.2% more in Durango.
 Crystal Lake, ILDurango, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.9100
 Food & Groceries96.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.8100
 Housing91.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$190,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.4100
 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 Durango    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Durango might be small but it has one of the best bed and breakfast places in the area. Quiet Walker Lodge is located on Paradise Valley Road in Durango. It is a  More

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