Big Lake township, Minnesota vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Big Lake township, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,804 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake township, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Big Lake township, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Big Lake township, Minnesota
Big Lake Township, MN vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Big Lake Township, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower