Kirkland, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 36.2% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $217,857 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Kirkland, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower