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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 23.9% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,105 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in San Jose
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Mercer Island, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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