Elk Grove, California vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 31.0% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $65,497 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Elk Grove, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher