What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

Transportation is 27% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Vernon, Washington should increase to $50,427 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNT VERNON vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 0.9% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,427 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, WA vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Mount Vernon, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

27.5% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Vernon, WA vs. Tacoma, WA

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