Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 196.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $281,220 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
765% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Houston, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.0% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  738.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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