Mercer Island, Washington vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 56.8% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,366 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Mercer Island, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% lower
      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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower