Newton, Massachusetts vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 13.8% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $215,488 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Newton, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower