Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 29.5% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,746 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Sterling
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher