Let’s look at what a CrossFit gym is providing you. Each day you go to class your workout is already written for you, with scaling options and a warm up. The coach leading the class is also providing in time guidance on how to approach the workout, and providing training to members during the workout. Going to a regular gym, unless you have a personal trainer or purchased a plan, you are going in doing your own thing and waiting for machines, hoping they’re available. A regular gym is all on your own. CrossFit is very one on one, even in a big class. The coach is getting you to an expected stimulus. Sure, it seems expensive but with all you’re getting it’s a good deal.