Cost of Living Calculator - Kirkland, Washington vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 163.2% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $2,369,029 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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