Crystal Lake, IL Cost of Living


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Crystal Lake cost of living score
101.9
More expensive
1.9% higher
than the US average
8.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Crystal Lake, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.9% higher than the U.S. average and 8.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Crystal Lake, IL

Housing costs in Crystal Lake?
A typical home costs $296,600, which is 12.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Crystal Lake costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Crystal Lake?
To live comfortably in Crystal Lake, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Crystal Lake?
The cost of living in Crystal Lake, IL is incredibly reasonable, with housing costs that are well below the national average. The median home value in Crystal Lake is just $209,500 which is 23.7% lower than the US average. Renting an apartment or house also comes at a great price with the median rental rate at $1,125 per month which is 13.5% lower than the US average. Food and transportation costs are also quite affordable in Crystal Lake and make it an attractive option for those looking to move to a city with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCrystal LakeIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  96.994100
  96.996.9100.0
  91.780.2100.0
  $296,600$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  124.6106.2100.0
  138.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 11 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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