What is a pro or con of living in Westwood, Californiacompared to Mercer Island, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 79% cheaper in Westwood.

What salary do I need to live in Westwood, California copmared to Mercer Island, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mercer Island, Washington could decrease to $18,819 in Westwood, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERCER ISLAND vs. WESTWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Mercer Island, Washington vs. Westwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, California is 62.4% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $18,819 in Westwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Westwood, California is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Westwood
than in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, WA vs. Westwood, CA

Compared to Mercer Island, Westwood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.1% higher

Commute

34.7% lower

Health

36.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Mercer Island, Washington vs. Westwood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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