Washington, District of Columbia vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 22.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $58,267 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Washington, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher