Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 163.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,611 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Chicago, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.2% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  578.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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