Mercer Island, Washington vs. Longview, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longview, Washington is 65.2% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,421 in Longview, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longview, Washington is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Longview
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Longview, WA
Compared to Mercer Island, Longview is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower