Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 99.4% more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $239,238 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Gig Harbor, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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