Kirkland, Washington vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 14.5% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,773 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Gardena
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower