What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Mesa, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 403% more expensive in Mercer Island.

What salary do I need to live in Mercer Island, Washington copmared to Mesa, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Mesa, Arizona should increase to $130,397 in Mercer Island, Washington (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.

MESA vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Mesa, Arizona vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 160.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $130,397 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa, AZ vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Mesa, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

160.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

518.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.6% lower

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

4.6% lower

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Personal

22.5% higher

Cost of Food

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