Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 7.1% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,162 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Mount Vernon, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower