What is a pro or con of living in Mount Vernon, Washingtoncompared to Kelso, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Mount Vernon.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Vernon, Washington copmared to Kelso, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Kelso, Washington should increase to $59,331 in Mount Vernon, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KELSO vs. MOUNT VERNON
Cost of Living Comparison

Kelso, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 18.7% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,331 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Kelso, Washington

Kelso, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA

Compared to Kelso, Mount Vernon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

4.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Kelso, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kelso, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA

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