What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $36,452 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), California is 27.1% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,452 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax town (Marin County), California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fairfax town (Marin County)
than in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, WA vs Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA

Compared to Mercer Island, Fairfax Town (Marin County) is:

Homeowner

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27.1% lower

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% lower

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Utilities

35.3% higher

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

24.8% higher

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Personal

4.9% higher

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