Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 69.6% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $186,592 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher