Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 54.2% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,121 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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