Salem, Oregon vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 14.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,129 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Salem, 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher