Kirkland, Washington vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 58.3% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,871 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Altoona
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Kirkland, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower