What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Jersey City, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 287% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Jersey City, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Jersey City, New Jersey should increase to $97,888 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.

JERSEY CITY vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 95.8% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $97,888 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Jersey City, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

95.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

220.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.0% lower

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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