Burlingame, California vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 21.1% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $39,439 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Mercer Island
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Burlingame, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher