Galesburg, Illinois vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 53.1% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,567 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Galesburg, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  109.8% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher