Boulder Hill, IL vs Vernon Hills, IL

Boulder Hill is moderately more affordable than Vernon Hills, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Boulder Hill scores 108 compared to 124 for Vernon Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boulder Hill is $1,759/month compared to $1,855/month in Vernon Hills — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boulder Hill is more affordable at $233,100 median vs $384,800.

Median household income in Boulder Hill is $76,935 compared to $120,625 in Vernon Hills (-36.2%). While Vernon Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boulder Hill spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Vernon Hills.