Wichita, Kansas vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 25.5% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $125,490 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to Wichita, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher