Kennewick, WA vs Mount Vernon, WA

Kennewick is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Kennewick scores 99 compared to 110 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kennewick is $1,199/month compared to $1,255/month in Mount Vernon — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kennewick is more affordable at $343,600 median vs $429,300.

Median household income in Kennewick is $72,867 compared to $73,277 in Mount Vernon (-0.6%). Mount Vernon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennewick spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.3°F vs 52.1°F). Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 7.6" in Kennewick.