Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 227.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $163,600 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
874% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Columbus, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  227.2% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  885.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher

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