Kirkland, Washington vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 1.5% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $165,469 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Oakland
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower