West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 153.1% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $126,544 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
453% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to West Hartford, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  437.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher