What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Charleston, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 1710% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Charleston, Illinois?

A salary of $85,000 in Charleston, Illinois should increase to $339,400 in Mercer Island, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, Illinois vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 299.3% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $339,400 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1710% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston, IL vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Charleston, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

299.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,531.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.7% lower

Commute

127.7% higher

Health

20.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, Illinois vs. Mercer Island, Washington

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