Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Manchester, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Iowa is 27.3% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,355 in Manchester, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Iowa is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Manchester
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Manchester, IA
Compared to Crystal Lake, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower