Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 1.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $75,908 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Madison, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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