Mercer Island, Washington vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 16.5% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $417,404 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Wellesley
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Mercer Island, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% lower
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.8% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower