Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Walnut, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut, California is 161.1% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $130,568 in Walnut, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1118% more expensive in Walnut
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Walnut, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Walnut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,254.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  172.0% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher