Kirkland, Washington vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 39.8% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $139,844 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Kirkland, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower