Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Jackson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, California is 2.7% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,949 in Jackson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, California is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Jackson
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Jackson, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower