Yakima, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 25.9% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $176,319 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Yakima, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher