Cost of living in Crystal Lake

In Crystal Lake, United States, living costs about $2343 per month for one person and $4291 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Crystal Lake compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Crystal Lake are 64% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Crystal Lake compare to your city?

Crystal Lake is 47% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Crystal Lake is, on average, 39% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Crystal Lake?

Who is Crystal Lake a good fit for?

Crystal Lake is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Crystal Lake so expensive?

The high cost of living in Crystal Lake is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Crystal Lake?

Food costs in Crystal Lake are 13% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Crystal Lake?

Public transport in Crystal Lake is 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it a relatively affordable option.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2343 $
Without Rent
756 $
Rent & Utilities
1587 $
Food
538 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4845 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
40.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.1 $
Dinner 52.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.51 $
Capuccino 5.02 $
Coke, 330ml 2.56 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.72 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.14 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.95 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.49 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.79 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.67 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.62 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.48 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.55 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.62 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.21 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.99 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.76 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.75 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 14.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2 $
Cigarette pack 6.87 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.63 $
Monthly Pass 75.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.88 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 122 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.72 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.89 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 80 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 121 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 72.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,437 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,700 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,427 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,812 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,459 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,081 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,845 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.71%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 43.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.48 $
Haircut 26.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 80.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 654 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 11,116 $

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Crystal Lake vs Havana (Havana is 56% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 40% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Holguin (Holguin is 45% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 35% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 55% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 50% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 34% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 34% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 53% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 63% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs San Jose (San Jose is 47% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Limon (Limon is 49% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Liberia (Liberia is 62% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 47% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 45% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Cartago (Cartago is 59% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Heredia (Heredia is 47% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 28% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 44% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Crystal Lake vs Castries (Castries is 51% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 49% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Kingston (Kingston is 43% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 67% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 57% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 50% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs May Pen (May Pen is 65% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 58% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 64% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Linstead (Linstead is 55% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 52% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 51% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs St. John's (St. John's is 54% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs All Saints (All Saints is 54% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs St. George's (St. George's is 55% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Grenville (Grenville is 55% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Roseau (Roseau is 57% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 51% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 58% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 57% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Belize City (Belize City is 63% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 53% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 69% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 43% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 33% less expensive)
Guatemala
Crystal Lake vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 57% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Mixco (Mixco is 73% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Coban (Coban is 61% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 67% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 61% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 62% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 63% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 63% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Flores (Flores is 63% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 66% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 65% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 56% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Choloma (Choloma is 74% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 72% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 62% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 63% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 69% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 69% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Yoro (Yoro is 69% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs La Lima (La Lima is 63% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 66% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 55% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 67% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Higuey (Higuey is 67% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs La Vega (La Vega is 76% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 65% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 78% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 73% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Bonao (Bonao is 77% less expensive)
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Crystal Lake vs Managua (Managua is 67% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Leon (Leon is 73% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Masaya (Masaya is 70% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 77% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 73% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Esteli (Esteli is 75% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Granada (Granada is 70% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 80% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 72% less expensive) Crystal Lake vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 62% less expensive)