Salem, Oregon vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 75.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $2,730 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Salem, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher