Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 28.9% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,889 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rochester
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Mount Vernon, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower