Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Laguna Beach, California


The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 21.9% more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,861 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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