What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Edmonds, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Edmonds, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Edmonds, Washington should increase to $92,025 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.

EDMONDS vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Edmonds, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 84.0% more expensive than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,025 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds, WA vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Edmonds, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

20.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Edmonds, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Edmonds, WA vs. Mercer Island, WA

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