Lake Geneva, Wisconsin vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 6.5% more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,271 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, WI vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Lake Geneva, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher