Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Kirkland, Washington


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 16.1% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $41,928 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Albany, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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