Houston, Texas vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 87.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $161,374 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Houston, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher