Atlanta, Georgia vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 158.4% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $387,614 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
488% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Atlanta, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.4% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher