Rochester, New York vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 40.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,312 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Rochester, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher