Tempe, Arizona vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 3.9% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $77,931 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Tempe, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher