Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 38.1% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,120 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Arlington
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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