Chicago, Illinois vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 8.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,704 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mount Vernon , WA
Compared to Chicago, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher