Kirkland, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 20.0% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $359,933 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Jose
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Kirkland, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower