Plano, Texas vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 64.3% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,126 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Plano, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher