Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 27.0% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,518 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher