Kent, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 2.3% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,668 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Murrieta
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Kent, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.7% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower