Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 43.3% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,565 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in San Diego
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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