Seattle, Washington vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 30.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,349 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Seattle, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower