Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 9.1% more expensive than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $81,824 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Lafayette, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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