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

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Mercer Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Issaquah, Washington should increase to $80,679 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.

ISSAQUAH vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Issaquah, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 61.4% more expensive than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,679 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah, WA vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Issaquah, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

4.5% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Issaquah, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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