Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Batavia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Batavia, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,708 in Batavia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Batavia, Illinois is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Batavia
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Batavia, IL
Compared to Crystal Lake, Batavia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower