Mercer Island, Washington vs. Cathedral City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathedral City, California is 57.3% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,365 in Cathedral City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cathedral City, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Cathedral City
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Cathedral City, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Cathedral City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.9% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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