Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 2.3% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $95,137 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to Waukesha, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher