Whittier, California vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 21.9% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $117,156 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Whittier, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher