Mount Vernon, WA Cost of Living


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Mount Vernon cost of living score
117.7
More expensive
17.7% higher
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Washington average
Mount Vernon, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for Washington.

Mount Vernon, WA

Housing costs in Mount Vernon?
A typical home costs $517,600, which is 53.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.2% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Vernon costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Mount Vernon?
To live comfortably in Mount Vernon, Washington, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon, WA is a great city for those looking for an affordable cost of living. With median housing costs lower than the national average and low taxes, Mount Vernon provides residents with a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank. Groceries are also affordable relative to other cities in the area, with most items costing slightly less than the national average. While there are certainly more expensive areas nearby, Mount Vernon remains an attractive option for those looking to enjoy all that Washington State has to offer at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount VernonWashingtonUnited States
  117.7121.9100.0
  101.1101.1100
  97.388.8100.0
  160.6172.8100.0
  $517,600$534,700$338,100
  69.5%74.0%100.0%
  93.6113.6100.0
  127.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I'm sure it has its flaws, but what stands with me is that everyone whom i meet here is *so polite!* .. People smile and wave you through in traffic. They speak to you  More

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Over 9 years ago

Very little available on starter home price  More

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Over 10 years ago

It rains here a lot. We joke that when the forecast says a 50% chance of rain that it will rain 50% of the day. However, when the sun shines it is beautiful. It is  More

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