Richland, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 16.8% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,576 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Richland, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher