Arvada, Colorado vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 11.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $88,838 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Arvada, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher