Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Del Mar, California


The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 35.7% more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,742 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Del Mar, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.9% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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