Kirkland, Washington vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 31.1% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $275,670 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower