Yakima, Washington vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 10.4% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,221 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Crystal Lake
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Yakima, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher