Portland, Oregon vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 11.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,184 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Portland, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher