Mount Vernon, Washington vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 23.3% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,333 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Mount Vernon, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower