Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Mercer Island, Washington


The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 130.0% more expensive than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $115,012 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Thornton, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.0% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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