Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 160.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $130,045 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Mercer_Island, WA
Compared to Phoenix, Mercer_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.1% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher

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