The Colony, Texas vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 176.3% more expensive than The Colony, Texas.

You would need a salary of $165,806 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in The Colony, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than The Colony, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to The Colony, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.3% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  519.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher