Carmel, Indiana vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,205 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Carmel, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower