Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 14.8% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,593 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Crystal Lake, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower