Itasca, IL vs Vernon Hills, IL

Itasca, IL and Vernon Hills, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Itasca scores 121 while Vernon Hills scores 124 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Itasca is $1,779/month compared to $1,855/month in Vernon Hills — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Itasca is more affordable at $375,600 median vs $384,800.

Median household income in Itasca is $111,898 compared to $120,625 in Vernon Hills (-7.2%). 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 Itasca spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Vernon Hills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 50.8°F). Itasca receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.3" in Vernon Hills.