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


The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 24.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $165,439 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Kirkland
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Kirkland, WA
Compared to Berkeley, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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