Crete, Illinois vs. Big Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Lake, Washington is 59.6% more expensive than Crete, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,998 in Big Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Crete, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Washington is more expensive than Crete, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Crete, Illinois
Crete, IL vs. Big Lake, WA
Compared to Crete, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher