Sanford, Maine vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 22.5% more expensive than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,257 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Sanford, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher