Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 37.2% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,207 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Salinas
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower