Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 20.6% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $165,950 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Yakima
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower