San Diego, California vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 27.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $71,119 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to San Diego, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher