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


The cost of living in Albany, California is 55.8% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $116,839 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Albany
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Albany, CA
Compared to Kent, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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