Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 322.7% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $211,328 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  322.7% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  827.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower