Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.5% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $184,570 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher