Cary, Illinois vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 1.9% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,044 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Cary, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower