Puyallup, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 6.8% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,576 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Puyallup, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower