What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Walnut Creek, California?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Walnut Creek, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Walnut Creek, California should increase to $71,461 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.

WALNUT CREEK vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Walnut Creek, California vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 42.9% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $71,461 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, CA vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Walnut Creek, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.3% lower

Commute

2.5% higher

Health

27.2% lower

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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