Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.9% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $163,867 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Seattle
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher