Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Fairfield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Fairfield, Connecticut is 45.2% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,379 in Fairfield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Connecticut is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Fairfield, CT
Compared to Mercer Island, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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