Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.4% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,812 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Houston
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mount Vernon, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower