What is a pro or con of living in Mount Vernon, Washingtoncompared to Wichita, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Mount Vernon.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Vernon, Washington copmared to Wichita, Kansas?

A salary of $65,000 in Wichita, Kansas should increase to $93,199 in Mount Vernon, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WICHITA vs. MOUNT VERNON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wichita, Kansas vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 43.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,199 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita, KS vs. Mount Vernon, WA

Compared to Wichita, Mount Vernon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

176.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.9% lower

Commute

16.4% higher

Health

5.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Wichita, Kansas vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wichita, KS vs. Mount Vernon, WA

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