Kirkland, Washington vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 16.0% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,020 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Washington
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Kirkland, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower