Houston, Texas vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,717 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Houston, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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