Dallas, Texas vs. Mount Vernon, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Kentucky is 29.7% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,149 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Kentucky is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Mount Vernon, KY
Compared to Dallas, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower