Vernon, Vermont vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.6% more expensive than Vernon, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $54,796 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Vernon, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
89% more expensive in Chicago
than in Vernon, Vermont
Vernon, VT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Vernon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher