Crystal Lake, IL vs Morris, IL

Morris is moderately more affordable than Crystal Lake, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Crystal Lake scores 103 compared to 91 for Morris, 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 $1,141/month in Morris — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Morris is more affordable at $244,400 median vs $287,400.

Median household income in Crystal Lake is $105,428 compared to $72,357 in Morris (+45.7%). 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 18.9% in Morris.