San Diego, California vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 76.2% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $88,123 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to San Diego, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher