Santa Clara, California vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 23.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $190,557 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Santa Clara, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher