Mount Vernon, WA vs Spokane Valley, WA

Spokane Valley is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Mount Vernon scores 110 compared to 101 for Spokane Valley, 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 $1,247/month in Spokane Valley — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spokane Valley is more affordable at $344,300 median vs $429,300.

Median household income in Mount Vernon is $73,277 compared to $70,722 in Spokane Valley (+3.6%). 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 Mount Vernon spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Spokane Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.8°F). Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 17.4" in Spokane Valley.