Arlington, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 5.9% cheaper than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,064 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Arlington, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher