West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 15.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,705 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher