Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 70.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $105,440 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Mercer Island, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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