Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,790 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Boston
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Mercer Island, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.7% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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