What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 372% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

A salary of $112,000 in Piscataway, New Jersey should increase to $254,112 in Mercer Island, 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.

PISCATAWAY vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 126.9% more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $254,112 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Piscataway, New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Piscataway, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

126.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

355.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.5% lower

Commute

7.4% lower

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Piscataway, NJ vs. Mercer Island, WA

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