Cost of Living Calculator - Michigan City, Indiana vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 38.3% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,706 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, IN vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Michigan City, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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