Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Mount Vernon, Washington


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 22.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,257 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Houston, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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