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MERCER ISLAND vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.4% lower
Commute
5.2% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.2% lower
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