Boulder, Colorado vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 6.9% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $149,690 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Boulder, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher