Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,188 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Evanston
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Vernon Hills, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower