Issaquah, Washington vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 44.9% more expensive than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,432 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Kensington
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Issaquah, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower