Fresno, California vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 173.7% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $136,834 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
496% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Fresno, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.7% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  527.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher