Zip 60012 (Crystal Lake, IL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Crystal Lake, Illinois?
$6,390 / month
for a family, 18.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $76,680 for the year for a family.
$5,533 / month
for a single person, 16.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,400 for the year for a single person.

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 (zip 60012), 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.

Zip 60012 (Crystal Lake, IL)

Housing costs in Crystal Lake?
A typical home costs $400,700, which is 18.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.8% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Crystal Lake costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.0% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Crystal Lake?
To live comfortably in Crystal Lake (zip 60012), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $66,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Crystal Lake?
The cost of living in 60012 Crystal Lake, IL is fairly average. The median home value is around $223,700 which is slightly lower than the national average. Residents can expect to pay an average of $2,979.98 for rent and utilities each month. Groceries are also fairly affordable with the overall cost for a basic grocery basket being around $129.91. Additionally, transportation costs are quite low at an average of just $3.50 per gallon of gas. Overall, Crystal Lake has a relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of Illinois or the US as a whole.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCrystal LakeIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  99.4  Unlock100.0
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  120.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  96.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock106.2100.0
  138.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 17 years ago

We all know each other, help each other, and get together socially. This is practically unheard of in a large metropolitan area such as Chicago and even in my  More

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