Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Mount Vernon, Washington


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 44.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $111,429 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Alameda, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% lower
      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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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