Crystal Lake, IL vs Hazel Crest, IL

Hazel Crest is moderately more affordable than Crystal Lake, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Crystal Lake scores 103 compared to 94 for Hazel Crest, 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 Crystal Lake is $1,431/month compared to $1,439/month in Hazel Crest — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crystal Lake has cheaper rent, Hazel Crest actually has lower median home values ($181,400 vs $287,400).

Median household income in Crystal Lake is $105,428 compared to $62,773 in Hazel Crest (+68%). While Crystal Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crystal Lake spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Hazel Crest.