Crystal Lake, Illinois vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 8.9% more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,304 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Crystal Lake, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher