Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 64.1% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,936 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Mercer Island, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.5% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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