Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 21.2% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,425 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Crystal Lake, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower