salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,200 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 142 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Vernon?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Vernon
| Size | Mount Vernon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $858 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,004 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,442 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,244 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,151 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Vernon overall?
Everyday prices in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area are 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mount Vernon
Life in Mount Vernon
What jobs pay in Mount Vernon
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $159,320 | 17.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $141,790 | 20.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $127,470 | 22.4% |
| Operations Manager | $126,680 | 22.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,850 | 26.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $106,730 | 26.8% |
| Software Developer | $106,640 | 26.8% |
| Electrician | $104,510 | 27.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $101,300 | 28.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,730 | 28.4% |
| Police Officer | $100,480 | 28.4% |
| Accountant | $92,920 | 30.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,940 | 34.0% |
| Firefighter | $81,100 | 35.2% |
| Plumber | $77,540 | 36.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $77,010 | 37.1% |
| Carpenter | $69,710 | 41.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,710 | 41.6% |
| Truck Driver | $62,240 | 45.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,870 | 46.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $53,060 | 53.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,160 | 58.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,020 | 58.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,450 | 61.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,960 | 62.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $39,240 | 72.8% |
| Cashier | $37,960 | 75.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Vernon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $897 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $472,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Vernon, WA?
Renting in Mount Vernon costs a median of about $2,380 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Vernon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,200 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Vernon cheap or expensive?
Mount Vernon is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.9% of the typical household income of $81,725. It ranks 142nd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Vernon?
The median homeowner in Mount Vernon pays $4,268 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Mount Vernon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mount Vernon?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $472,300, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
35,377 people live in Mount Vernon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.