Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Monrovia, California


The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 40.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,604 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Monrovia
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Monrovia, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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