Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 53.2% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,581 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher