Chico, California vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 2.2% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $51,092 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Chico, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher