Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer Island, Washington vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 40.5% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,767 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Queens
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer_Island, WA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Mercer_Island, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  112.1% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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