Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 5.2% cheaper than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,118 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Vernon Hills, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower