Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,640 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Ankeny, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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