Kirkland, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.4% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,202 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Boston
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Kirkland, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.3% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher