Cost of Living Calculator - Orinda, California vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 20.7% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $39,672 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
32% cheaper in Mercer Island
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Orinda, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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