Tucson, Arizona vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 195.4% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $147,701 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
607% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Tucson, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.4% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  736.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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