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Venice, FL vs Kirkland, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Kirkland or is it cheaper to live in Venice?
- Kirkland is 50.1% more expensive than Venice.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kirkland or Venice?
- Kirkland housing costs are 200.4% more expensive than Venice housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Venice or is Health Care more affordable in Kirkland.
- Health related expenses are 13.3% less in Kirkland.
 Venice, FLKirkland, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock158.1100
 Food & Groceries106.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.2100
 Housing109.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,055,900$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock135.6100
 Miscellaneous106.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Venice    16 Reviews

I've have lived in Venice for 16 years. It has a large retirement population. It is a great place to live because of low traffic, low crime rate, relaxed atmosphere,  More

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Over 5 years ago

You gotta remember the reasons you move here. If not forced to, like having to take a job, you'll love it. But do your homework, the avg. age is 60+, so keep that in  More

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I love Venice! I made several visits before calling Venice home and I do not regret it one bit. The locals here are very kind. There is plenty to do (I am not of  More

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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