What is a pro or con of living in Crystal Lake, Illinoiscompared to Greenwood, Indiana?

Childcare is 49% more expensive in Crystal Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois copmared to Greenwood, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Greenwood, Indiana should increase to $54,984 in Crystal Lake, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GREENWOOD vs. CRYSTAL LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Greenwood, Indiana vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 10.0% more expensive than Greenwood, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,984 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwood, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Greenwood, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
49% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood, IN vs. Crystal Lake, IL

Compared to Greenwood, Crystal Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

35.1% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Greenwood, Indiana vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Greenwood, IN vs. Crystal Lake, IL

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