Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 14.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,129 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Raleigh, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher