Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Crystal Lake, Illinois


The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 56.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,821 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Santa Clara, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% lower
      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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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