Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 22.8% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,596 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Champaign
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Crystal Lake, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower