Cost of Living Calculator - Montrose, Iowa vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 34.8% more expensive than Montrose, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,411 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Montrose, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Montrose, Iowa
Montrose, IA vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Montrose, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  88.2% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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