Buchanan, Michigan vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 25.6% more expensive than Buchanan, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $163,256 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buchanan, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Buchanan, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Buchanan, Michigan
Buchanan, MI vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Buchanan, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher