La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 21.6% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $91,173 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to La Crosse, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher