Hood River, Oregon vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 144.1% more expensive than Hood River, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $183,096 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hood River, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Hood River, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Hood River, Oregon
Hood River, OR vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Hood River, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher