What is a pro or con of living in Castle Rock, Washingtoncompared to Mercer Island, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 79% cheaper in Castle Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Castle Rock, Washington copmared to Mercer Island, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mercer Island, Washington could decrease to $18,801 in Castle Rock, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERCER ISLAND vs. CASTLE ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Mercer Island, Washington vs. Castle Rock, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Washington is 62.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $18,801 in Castle Rock, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Castle Rock, Washington is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Castle Rock
than in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, WA vs. Castle Rock, WA

Compared to Mercer Island, Castle Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

25.2% lower

Health

15.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Mercer Island, Washington vs. Castle Rock, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mercer Island, WA vs. Castle Rock, WA

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