Mercer Island, Washington vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 40.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,729 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in New York
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Mercer Island, New York 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  113.5% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower