Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Washington vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 127.4% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $113,717 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Arlington, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.4% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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