Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 138.2% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $178,623 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Flagstaff, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.2% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher