Lakeland, Florida vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 32.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,502 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Lakeland, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher