Kirkland, Washington vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 3.1% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,575 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Kirkland, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.8% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher