What is a pro or con of living in Crystal Lake, Illinoiscompared to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Crystal Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois copmared to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,001 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts could decrease to $60,071 in Crystal Lake, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHREWSBURY vs. CRYSTAL LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 19.9% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,071 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Shrewsbury, MA vs. Crystal Lake, IL

Compared to Shrewsbury, Crystal Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shrewsbury, MA vs. Crystal Lake, IL

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