Cost of Living Calculator - Crystal Lake, Illinois vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.0% cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,495 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal_Lake, IL vs Iowa_City, IA
Compared to Crystal_Lake, Iowa_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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