What is a pro or con of living in Mercer Island, Washingtoncompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Mercer Island.

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

A salary of $200,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $336,949 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.

SEATTLE vs. MERCER ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 68.5% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $336,949 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Mercer Island, WA

Compared to Seattle, Mercer Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

4.9% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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