Germantown, Wisconsin vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than Germantown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,680 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Germantown, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Germantown, Wisconsin
Germantown, WI vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Germantown, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher