Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Madera, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madera, California is 1.4% cheaper than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,223 in Madera, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madera, California is cheaper than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Madera
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Madera, CA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Madera is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower