Kirkland, Washington vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 26.3% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,246 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Kirkland, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower