West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Vernon Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,628 in Vernon Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vernon Hills, Illinois is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Vernon Hills
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Vernon Hills, IL
Compared to West Lafayette, Vernon Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher