Madison, Wisconsin vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 1.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,036 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to Madison, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher