Mount Vernon, WA vs Pasco, WA

Pasco is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Mount Vernon scores 110 compared to 99 for Pasco, 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 Mount Vernon is $1,255/month compared to $1,201/month in Pasco — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pasco is more affordable at $344,700 median vs $429,300.

Median household income in Mount Vernon is $73,277 compared to $81,130 in Pasco (-9.7%). Pasco offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Vernon spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Pasco.

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