Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 98.8% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,402 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.8% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher