Mercer Island, Washington vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 60.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,000 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Olympia
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to Mercer Island, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower