Sugar Land, Texas vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 149.5% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $174,660 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Sugar Land, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher