Wichita, Kansas vs. Mercer Island, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer Island, Washington is 246.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $173,223 in Mercer Island, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer Island, Washington is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1144% more expensive in Mercer Island
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Mercer Island, WA
Compared to Wichita, Mercer Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  246.4% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher