Watkins Glen, New York vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 23.4% more expensive than Watkins Glen, New York.

You would need a salary of $128,308 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watkins Glen, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Watkins Glen, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in Watkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen, NY vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to Watkins Glen, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher