Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 46.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $159,818 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Washington
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Mercer Island, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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