Columbus, Indiana vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 40.6% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $149,062 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Columbus, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher