Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. Palatine, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 6.2% more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,119 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Palatine
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. Palatine, IL
Compared to Crystal Lake, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher