Topeka, Kansas vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 48.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $106,904 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Topeka, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher