Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 18.9% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,546 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Columbus
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Crystal Lake, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower