Sugar Grove, IL vs Vernon Hills, IL

Sugar Grove is moderately more affordable than Vernon Hills, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Sugar Grove scores 115 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 Sugar Grove is $1,608/month compared to $1,855/month in Vernon Hills — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sugar Grove is more affordable at $372,000 median vs $384,800.

Median household income in Sugar Grove is $116,250 compared to $120,625 in Vernon Hills (-3.6%). The higher salaries in Vernon Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sugar Grove spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Vernon Hills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 50.8°F). Sugar Grove receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 32.3" in Vernon Hills.