Columbia, Missouri vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 14.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,806 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to Columbia, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher