Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 22.6% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,675 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower