Antioch, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

Antioch is moderately more affordable than Crystal Lake, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 94 compared to 103 for Crystal Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crystal Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $1,118/month compared to $1,431/month in Crystal Lake — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Antioch has cheaper rent, Crystal Lake actually has lower median home values ($287,400 vs $299,700).

Median household income in Antioch is $118,635 compared to $105,428 in Crystal Lake (+12.5%). Antioch offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Crystal Lake.