What is a pro or con of living in Poulsbo, Washingtoncompared to Mercer Island, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Poulsbo.

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

A salary of $300,000 in Mercer Island, Washington could decrease to $133,817 in Poulsbo, 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.

MERCER ISLAND vs. POULSBO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mercer Island, Washington vs. Poulsbo, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poulsbo, Washington is 55.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $133,817 in Poulsbo, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Poulsbo, Washington is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Poulsbo
than in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, WA vs. Poulsbo, WA

Compared to Mercer Island, Poulsbo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

21.8% lower

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Mercer Island, Washington vs. Poulsbo, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mercer Island, WA vs. Poulsbo, WA

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