What is a pro or con of living in Crystal Lake, Illinoiscompared to Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

Childcare is 102% more expensive in Crystal Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois copmared to Holly Ridge, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Holly Ridge, North Carolina should increase to $54,286 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.

HOLLY RIDGE vs. CRYSTAL LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Holly Ridge, North Carolina vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Holly Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,286 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Holly Ridge, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Holly Ridge, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
102% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Holly Ridge, North Carolina

Holly Ridge, NC vs. Crystal Lake, IL

Compared to Holly Ridge, Crystal Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

41.4% higher

Health

19.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

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Holly Ridge, North Carolina vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Holly Ridge, NC vs. Crystal Lake, IL

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