Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 21.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,158 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Mercer Island, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  113.2% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher

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