Mercer Island, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 40.6% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,678 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington 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 Seattle
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mercer Island, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower