Zip 60014 (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 (zip 60014), 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 60014 (Crystal Lake, IL)

Housing costs in Crystal Lake?
A typical home costs $281,500, which is 16.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.5% 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 23.0% more than the national average of $1,260 and 9.7% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Crystal Lake?
To live comfortably in Crystal Lake (zip 60014), Illinois, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Crystal Lake?
Living in 60014 Crystal Lake, IL is relatively affordable compared to other towns and cities in the area. The median home price is just over $200,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, the cost of living index for 60014 is 85.7 – 4% lower than the United States average of 89.8. This means that groceries, transportation costs, health care costs and more are all slightly lower than average compared to other places in America. Additionally, utilities are also quite affordable with an average monthly bill for electricity being around $81 per month. All in all, living in 60014 Crystal Lake is a great way to save money while still enjoying all the amenities of a suburban town like good schools and plenty of shopping options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCrystal LakeIllinoisUnited States
  101.993.7100.0
  96.794100
  96.996.9100.0
  88.080.2100.0
  $281,500$241,700$338,100
  96.2%97.7%100.0%
  124.8106.2100.0
  138.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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