Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 3.9% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,949 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
41% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower