Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Fort Lewis, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lewis, Washington is 15.4% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,308 in Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lewis, Washington is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Fort Lewis
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Fort Lewis, WA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Fort Lewis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher