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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 33.0% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,167 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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