College Station, Texas vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,949 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
77% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to College Station, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher