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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 15.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $370,895 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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