Alexandria, Virginia vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 101.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,748 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher