Vernon Hills, Illinois vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 2.6% more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,111 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vernon Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Worcester
than in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Vernon Hills, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower