Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs La Mesa, California


The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 14.8% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,578 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in La Mesa
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs La Mesa, CA
Compared to Kirkland, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.7% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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