Mercer Island, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 53.1% more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,548 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower