Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Mount Vernon, Washington


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 0.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,364 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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