Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 63.3% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $1,834,100 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Tampa
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Tampa, FL
Compared to Mercer Island, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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