Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 30.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,780 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Des Moines, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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