What is a pro or con of living in Crystal Lake, Illinoiscompared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

Childcare is 85% more expensive in Crystal Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois copmared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Bluffton, South Carolina should increase to $50,592 in Crystal Lake, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLUFFTON vs. CRYSTAL LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 1.2% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,592 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
85% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, SC vs. Crystal Lake, IL

Compared to Bluffton, Crystal Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

57.3% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluffton, SC vs. Crystal Lake, IL

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