Oakdale, Minnesota vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 73.3% more expensive than Oakdale, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,654 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Oakdale, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Oakdale, Minnesota
Oakdale, MN vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Oakdale, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher