What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 299% more expensive in Mercer Island.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $192,168 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.

PORTLAND vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 113.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $192,168 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Portland, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

113.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

270.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

0.6% higher

Health

2.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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