Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Folsom, California


The cost of living in Folsom, California is 47.5% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,247 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California 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 Folsom
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Folsom, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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