Houston, Texas vs. Mount Vernon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Virginia is 42.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,930 in Mount Vernon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Virginia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mount Vernon, VA
Compared to Houston, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% higher
      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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher