Berkeley, California vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 50.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,549 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Berkeley, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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