Sonoma, California vs. Mount Vernon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Virginia is 19.8% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $40,106 in Mount Vernon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Virginia is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Mount Vernon, VA
Compared to Sonoma, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher